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What Boxes Define You?
"I thought I'd figured out boxes early in life. From the anticipation of the puppet leaping out of my wind-up jack in the box to constructing castles from oversized cardboard containers, I thought I understood their boundaries. Yet, as life unfolded, I realized boxes aren't always square, and some are cleverly designed to keep us confined."
Boxes are a part of our lives, following us wherever we venture, whether we acknowledge them or not. They provide structure, safety, and security and often help identify similarities between us. We live in boxes (houses), receive boxed gifts, and pack our belongings into boxes to move into a new "box." We use boxes to express things: "Think outside the box," "She's boxed into a corner," or "Be sure to check all the boxes." Some people base their identity on the box they put themselves in.
Boxes can also be scary. By nature, they divide and separate. Unseen, metaphorical boxes of expectations of our families, religions, communities, employers, and others can evoke intense emotions and trap us.
Serial real estate entrepreneur Betsy Pepine has lived in her share of boxes. From growing up with the expectation of becoming a doctor through creating a successful real estate business-one of Inc.'s 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the USA multiple times-her compelling stories shared in Breaking Boxes will help you:
Understand the labels and stereotypes associated with boxes, so you can step outside societal expectations
Recognize the boxes that contain you, so you can unpack what's keeping you stuck
Discover your true identity, so you can live free of the expectations of others
Whatever box you are in, it's time to unpack and step into your authentic self today!
About the author
Betsy Pepine is a serial entrepreneur in real estate. Her brokerage, Pepine Realty, has been named an Inc. 5000 Fasting Growing Private Company in the USA multiple times and has earned spots on the Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch and Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For lists. Additionally, the Wall Street Journal has consistently recognized Betsy's real estate team as one of the top-producing real estate companies in the United States. Betsy also owns a title company, real estate school, and property management company.Betsy is endorsed by her mentor, real estate mogul, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, as well as leading media personalities Dave Ramsey and Glenn Beck. Passionate about helping at-risk families with children, Betsy founded Pepine Gives, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that helps families facing housing insecurity.Betsy earned an economics degree from Duke University and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, Betsy now resides in Florida with her family.
