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Kim Potgieter
Victoria shared an incredibly brave and honest story. Borrowing from Theodore Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena – the credit belongs to Victoria, who bravely stepped into the arena with the courage to pursue victory and the resilience to face the possibility of failure.
When faced with an unexpected challenge, Victoria didn’t wait for circumstances to change, or get stuck in why is this happening to me? Instead, she stepped forward when life demanded it. It takes courage to shift from being a teacher and part-time artist to becoming the primary income earner, and Victoria did it with resilience and determination.
When life throws a curveball, how do you pick yourself up?
We are capable of more than we imagine. Have the courage to take the first step.
I always reflect on my lifeline – looking at the highs and lows of my journey reminds me of the strengths, systems, and support that carried me through past challenges.
Do you have systems or strengths you can draw on to navigate challenges?
Financial planning: It’s incredibly brave to acknowledge regret, and Victoria openly shared that she regrets not having a financial plan earlier in life. So many people believe it will never happen to me – until it does. The truth is, life is unpredictable, and having a financial plan in place gives you options when the unexpected happens. It’s about creating a safety net so you don’t have to make desperate decisions or dip into savings meant for the future. It also allows you to shift from a place of strength rather than fear.
If there’s one takeaway from Victoria’s story, it’s this: You can’t always control what happens, but you can control how you respond – and that makes all the difference.
Kim
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