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Be outrageous
Resolve to be “outrageous, audacious, daring and bold”
as we look ahead to this new year
SUEANN SCHULTZ
KAIA President
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As we reflect on the past year, we give thanks
for the many blessings we have received – good
health or excellent health care that returned us
or our loved ones to good health (Lonnie, Rob,
Jim…), time with family and friends, no matter when or
what the celebration, a wonderful career that provides a
good living and opportunity to make a difference in our
communities, and so much more.
And, as we look ahead to the new year, we can make the
usual resolutions – achieve better work/life balance,
lose 10 pounds, eat right, spend more time with family,
exercise, read a good book every week – all of which are
excellent goals but truly, things we should or could be
doing anyway. Instead, let’s do something ... “Outrageous,
Audacious, Daring and Bold!”
What is it you have always “dreamed of doing ...” but
never gotten the courage, made the commitment or
even believed possible? Inspiration is all around us! Is it
running a marathon (way to go Cindy Hower and Kristy
Wilson)? Retiring from one career and starting a new one
(THANK YOU for hiring a VETERAN)? Spending a week
volunteering in a foreign country (THANKS Christine
and Josie Teagarden)? Expanding your agency through
an acquisition or joint venture? Or getting involved in
the leadership of YOUR insurance association (THANKS
to our new Board members Jolene, Alan, our young
agents and the principals who support their growth and
development and our own Bob Fee running for IIABA
National Executive Committee)?
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Whether it’s personal development, industry participation
or giving back to those less fortunate, having the courage
to be “Outrageous, Audacious, Daring and Bold” will
be a change for the betterment of you, which ultimately
benefits your family, business, community and society!
NOW IS THE TIME! There will never be a better day than
TODAY to commit to that one “Outrageous, Audacious,
Daring and Bold” idea or dream! The key is you must
take each day to move forward toward the oppor