One woman's message of resilience to herself inspires personal growth and professional development for all

Over the course of many metaphorical races, executive and educator T. A. Irving encountered many a hurdle. And with each fall and setback, she learned how to improve and ultimately won through mentorship and perseverance. Paying it forward, she imparts her life lessons in a new anthology of letters addressed to herself.

In Dear Me, Irving inspires others to dig deep and triumph over adversity. From her humble beginnings as the daughter of a single teenage mother to working her way up the corporate ladder, Irving was determined to beat the odds. As she reflects on her life, she identifies pivotal moments where she turned difficulties into growth opportunities and illustrates how to:

- regulate emotions

- recover from defeat

- celebrate big wins

Transferable to anyone looking to improve their life circumstances, Irving's determination made her the woman she is today and teaches us to embrace our failings, as they are a gift, pushing us to keep striving for greatness in pursuit of our dreams and goals.