Category: Random Thoughts

Random Thoughts

What Does A Good Day Look Like For You?

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Make makes a day a good day for you? Is it doing everything on your “to do” list? Is it eating healthy? Spending time with loved ones? Making money?

It might not be possible to have a good day every single day, but I think it’s possible to have a good day majority of the time. It’s about finding at least one thing that could contribute to you having a good day, and doing that one thing. Your day could have started bad, but you can end it on a good note.

Try to cultivate a positive outlook and create habits that increase the likelihood of having more good days than bad. And just in case nobody told you today: have a great day!

Faith, Motivation, Random Thoughts

When Your “Why” Isn’t Enough

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People always talk about having a “why” and using that as your purpose or reason for doing something. If you have a clear understanding of why you’re doing something, you’ll be more motivated and focused. That’s very true, but what do you do in the moments that your “why” isn’t enough to get you going?

I think it’s key go understand that your “why” won’t always be enough to motivate you. Once you realize that, you won’t feel so bad when the moment comes when that “why” isn’t enough. It’s nothing personal against your “why”, it could just be one of those days.

You can try to look at things from a different perspective. Sometimes a change of perspective can provide new motivation. You can also find a good support system that can be there for you when your “why” isn’t quite motivating you.

You can also break that goal or task down to make it more reasonable and achievable. Your “why” might not be enough to get you to want to go to work, or workout or something, but maybe you can start with a small goal of just making it to your car. Once you do that, you can move on to the next task, such as driving to the gym.

It’s good to take breaks in general when even our “why” isn’t enough to motivate us. Maybe you’re just burnt out. Sometimes taking a break can help you come back with more energy and a new look at your purpose.

Overall, it’s ok to have those days when your “why” isn’t enough to motivate you. Talk to God and ask for the energy and guidance. Create other systems and habits to help you get through those moments, and know that that feeling doesn’t stay forever. Keep going.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

No Limit

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I spend a lot of years focusing on Football, and it brought me a lot of knowledge in that field and a lot of opportunities. I know that I can put that same energy into something else and get similar results. I could think that there’s nothing else that I can learn or do in life, but I know that’s not true.

There is no limit to what one can learn and achieve in life, as we are constantly growing and evolving. With hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn, one can achieve great things and reach their full potential. Don’t limit yourself to just one way of life, or one interest. Dream as big as you can and do it all.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

If It’s Going to Be, It’s Up to Me

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Anything that I want in life (and beyond for that matter) is up to me. I can be blessed with all the gifts, presented with all the opportunities, have the right mentors and supports in my life, but at the end of the day it’s all up to me.

You can look at that as discouraging or encouraging. I look at it as encouraging. I like having the personal choice to achieve anything I want in life. I also understand that anything I don’t achieve is a result of me not doing what was needed.

No matter where you are in life right now, you chose to be there. You can choose to stay there if you life it, or you can choose to be somewhere else in life. God blessed us with free will. Use it to your advantage. It’s all up to you.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

The Importance of Every Relationship

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Every person we encounter and every relationship we have in our lives shapes us in some way, whether it’s a positive or negative experience. These experiences contribute to our growth and development as individuals, and ultimately shape our character.

Each relationship, no matter how long or short, serves a purpose in our journey towards becoming the person we are meant to be.

We may not be friends, associates, lovers, teammates, or enemies anymore, but I appreciate the times when we were. You helped me become who I am, rather good, or bad.

Embrace and appreciate every interaction you have with someone. Embrace both good and bad experiences. Use them all to become the best version of yourself.

Random Thoughts

Stop growing

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“Stop growing” is good to hear when you’re a kid or when it comes from someone older who has known you since a young age. It’s how I already feel about my newborn baby. It’s used to express admiration for a younger person’s achievements and progress. It’s beautiful to see, but you also miss them being so young and small. You also realize you’re getting old yourself LOL.

“Stop growing” could be bad once you are an adult. It can be seen as controlling or manipulative. This person may feel threatened by your personal growth and development because they fear that it will change the dynamics of your relationship or their own sense of security.

So, stop growing, but don’t stop growing.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Not Every Kernel Pops

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Every kernel in the popcorn bag has potential to pop. Majority of the time, not every single one pops. It takes the right amount of water inside of that kernel as well as the right amount of heat evenly distributed in order for that kernel to pop.

We are all kernels. We all have potential to “pop” or reach our goals, but not everyone will be successful. It’s important to keep trying and striving towards our goals, even if we experience setbacks or failures along the way.

Make sure you have the right ingredients inside of you to pop. Know that it takes a little heat & pressure to pop also. Not every kernel pops, but that doesn’t mean you can’t. Unlike the kernel in the popcorn bag, the choice is yours.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Not Knowledge, Action

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“Knowledge isn’t power until it is applied.” – Dale Carnegie

Taking action is more important than just having knowledge or information. In other words, it is better to do something than to simply know about it. Don’t waste all the knowledge that you have. Make sure to apply it also. It’s possible.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Don’t Wait to Change

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Don’t wait to change for the better. You don’t know how long you have to change. It’s important to prioritize our personal growth and make positive changes to our lives, not just for ourselves but for the people around us who could benefit from our progress (they are most likely the ones that are hurting from our lack of progression also).

We never know how much time we have, so it is important to act with urgency and make the most of the time we do have. Let others see the change. Let them see that it’s possible. Let yourself see that it’s possible also. The time is now.

Random Thoughts, Uncategorized

The Importance of Presence

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Having a newborn baby is a life-changing experience that really makes you realize the importance of the present moment. As a parent, I am responsible for my baby’s wellbeing and future. That requires me to be fully present and attentive here and now. It makes me understand that I don’t know everything, and makes me want to learn something new everyday to become a better and more efficient parent. It also teaches me to appreciate the small moments and milestones that make up my baby’s growth and development.

Parenthood has taught me to stay in the present as opposed to dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. I know if I do what’s needed at this very moment, everything else will work itself out. It’s hard to think about anything else when your baby is hungry or needs their diaper changed, and that’s ok.

I now understand the importance of presence. Not just with my baby, but in all avenues of life. It’s really about doing the most important thing right now, then moving on to the next most important thing. Rather it’s my baby or my life, I know if I stay present and do what’s needed in that moment, the future will handle itself. Because “the future of the future is the present”