Myles Cecil, M.Ed, CPA
@MylesACecil
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Born 2 Lose Built 2 Win... God’s the Greatest
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Joined November 2011
Feedback isn’t failure. If you can take critique without collapsing, you’re already ahead of most.
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Growth in the work place starts when you stop waiting for someone to notice you and start making them remember you.
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Stop downplaying your value to make others comfortable. You worked for your skillset..
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You’re not “difficult” for asking questions, setting boundaries, or wanting clarity. You’re being intentional
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You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room. But you do need to make sure your work speaks when you do.
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Keep learning on your own time. Certs, courses, books, mentors—your next opportunity might come from what you taught yourself.
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Build a brag folder. Keep receipts of wins, stats, and impact. You’ll need it for raises, interviews, and exit plans.
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Learn to advocate for yourself in emails, meetings, and pay reviews. Closed mouths don’t get raises—or respect.
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Soft skills pay hard. Learn how to communicate, lead, and handle conflict—those skills get you promoted faster than talent alone.
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Work-life balance isn’t a myth. It’s about creating boundaries, learning to say no, and prioritizing what matters most—inside and outside of work.
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Your job isn’t just a paycheck—it’s a stepping stone. If you’re not learning, networking, and growing, you’re just spinning your wheels.
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Protect what you build. Get insurance. Build an emergency fund. Create a will. Wealth dies fast without protection.
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Your budget should reflect your values, not just your bills. If nothing you love is in your plan, you’ll always feel deprived—even with money.
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Stop trying to save what’s left after spending. Instead, spend what’s left after saving. Flip the mindset and your money will follow.
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Get in the habit of checking your bank account daily. It’s not anxiety—it’s awareness. Know your numbers like you know your IG likes.
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Your rent or mortgage shouldn’t eat more than 30% of your income. If it does, everything else gets harder—fast.
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Your 20s are for learning how money works. Your 30s are for applying it. Don’t skip the learning part just to look rich.
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One of the best things I did post-25: opened a high-yield savings account. Getting paid to sit still? Yes, please.
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Start putting money in a Roth IRA—even if it’s $50/month. Future you will thank you for the tax-free retirement bag.
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Live below your means while you still have energy and flexibility. Open a high-yield savings account and let your money make money while you sleep.
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