Some days are better than others. Life can throw the most satisfying fast ball down the middle or it can throw a wicked curveball. There is no escaping the obstacles, doubts, and fears we have in life. We all have them to varying degrees and there is a very individualized response to everything that happensContinue reading “The Dance Between Self-Doubt and Courage”
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Life Is Your Creation
The greatest weapon you can carry is self-awareness. When you know who you are, you’re no longer a victim to the conformation of external standards, expectations, and opinions. You no longer allow your boundaries to be violated. You’re no longer triggered by the names and comparisons others use against you when you refuse to fitContinue reading “Life Is Your Creation”
“THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRY AND TRIUMPH IS THE LITTLE “UMPH”.”
– Marvin Phillips This quote really stuck out to me. I looked at that little word “UMPH” and asked myself, what does “UMPH” mean?? There may be times in your own life that you haven’t had the UMPH or energy to do something. I know I’ve certainly been in this situation many times. It’s hardContinue reading ““THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRY AND TRIUMPH IS THE LITTLE “UMPH”.””
“Whether You Think You Can Or You Can’t, You’re Right.” – Henry Ford
I love this quote. Do you have a mental list of things you “can’t do?” I do, or – should I say – I did. This was my list: I can’t go back to school. I’m not that smart. I can’t start a business. I can’t run a half marathon. I can’t get that dreamContinue reading ““Whether You Think You Can Or You Can’t, You’re Right.” – Henry Ford”
The Dark Days of Dream-Chasing
Being 18 years old, I know I still have a whole life ahead of me: lots of opportunities to encounter, decisions to make, people to meet, and tons of personal growth to experience. I dropped out of college after the first semester to pursue my passion for health and fitness. I realized that the safetyContinue reading “The Dark Days of Dream-Chasing”