By June, something interesting happens.

The excitement of January has faded. The vision board is collecting dust. The goals that felt exciting six months ago may now feel overwhelming, forgotten, or completely irrelevant.

For many women, June becomes a quiet checkpoint—a moment where they look at the life they hoped they would be living and compare it to the reality they’re experiencing.

And often, the result is disappointment.

Yesterday’s Kentucky Derby gave us more than mint juleps, big hats, and tradition—it gave us a powerful, real-time lesson in resilience, belief, and what it means to defy the odds.

Because sometimes, the story doesn’t unfold the way we expect.

For the last couple of years, I have been watching, with interest, the story of two eagles, Jackie and Shadow, that reside in the Big Bear Valley area. Last year, one of the three eaglets didn’t make it. This year, Jackie laid two eggs which were later destroyed by other birds. Fortunately, Jackie laid two more eggs which ultimately hatched. The cameras have been capturing their moves for years.

Last week I wrote about resilience and shared a few practical tips on how you can strengthen your ability to bounce back from life’s challenges. Maybe you’ve wondered if I’ve personally used these techniques and if they actually work.

March Madness isn’t just about basketball, it’s about resilience, strategy, and stepping up when the pressure is on. If you’ve ever watched a high-stakes game, you know that confidence plays just as big a role as skill. The same is true in life.