Motivational speaker Terri Thompson spoke at the Belmont and Beyond finale event on April 14 on the topic of “Life Leadership Lessons.” Thompson is a nationally renowned speaker, author and successful entrepreneur specializing in helping individuals succeed. Among the lessons she shared with students were: to write down goals, passions and dreams; to view mistakes as road signs and not roadblocks; to take an opportunity outside of the box; to focus; to tell the truth all the time; and to be a generous person.