I was once told as a kid that practice makes you really good, not perfect. There’s no such thing as perfect, and that’s a good thing. There’s always room for improvement.

If you aren’t good at something, whether it’s a sport, a school subject, a skill, or anything else, just continue to practice, practice, practice.

I’ve always been naturally gifted physically — you know, fast, strong, and explosive — but that doesn’t always transfer over to a sport. I still had to practice the skills and mechanics to become good at the sports I played. The natural gifts helped, but it was the repetition and deliberate attempts to improve that helped me the most.

You’re bound to improve. Trust the process and trust yourself. Guaranteed results come from a lot of practice.

They say the greatest enemy of progress is your last success.

Sometimes we can get so caught up and impressed with what we did in the past that it prevents us from progressing. Our past successes should be something we should be proud of, but they should also give us motivation to continue to progress and succeed.

The accolades, degrees earned, and dreams you’ve accomplished all matter, but there’s always more to do and more to give. Keep progressing. Keep succeeding.

Persist Until You Succeed.

Every single person who is successful has learned more things, tried more things, and persisted until they succeeded. Every person who is a failure didn’t.

I hope you have a consistent and persistent month of October and beyond. Just know it’s not a matter of ‘if’ you’ll succeed but ‘when’.

I woke up today, on a Saturday, before 6 am, without an alarm clock.

I never thought I’d be able to do that, nor did I think I’d ever want to. But here I am.

There was a time when the average time I woke up in the morning was after 10 am. It’s crazy how your whole life can change based on your habits and decisions.

It’s great to have a desire to pursue multiple things in life. You shouldn’t confine yourself to just one big dream or goal. There are numerous achievements you can strive for.

However, it’s important not to become too preoccupied with other potential possibilities and overlook the ones right in front of you. Often, we have significant blessings within our grasp, but we choose to focus on the wrong things.

Your time and energy are scarce resources, so ensure that they are consistently directed towards the next right move and the next achievable goal.

Instead of running down and settling for one bear, walk down and get them all. Don’t sacrifice numerous small and attainable goals in pursuit of a single grand dream. Believe in yourself, thoroughly assess your current situation, and seize opportunities as they arise.

They say that your faith is manifested by the tests it encounters. I have faith in God and myself because, time and time again, He has been there for me. I’ve gotten through every hard time, and I’ve accomplished everything I’ve ever wanted to.

Think about all the tests you’ve encountered in life and all that you’ve overcome. Use that as a testament that you can get through anything, and God is on your side.

Show your faith when you encounter your next test. There’s no better feeling than encountering a test, having faith and works, and then getting through that situation.

Embrace the test, have faith, and conquer.

No matter how big the dream or goal, it starts with step one. That first step is just as important, if not more important, than the final destination.

There are many things we may want to do, and most of them are actually achievable. The thing is, a lot of the time, we fail to achieve things or take longer than necessary because we didn’t take that first step in the right direction.

It’s our own actions or lack thereof that determine if we’ll reach a goal. It’s not about reaching your destination immediately; it’s about heading towards your destination in general.

Go to the gym, wake up early, read that book, learn that topic—whatever step one is that leads you to your goals, do it. And once you have mastered step one, move on to step two. Slow and steady wins the race. Just make sure you’re at the starting line when the race is about to begin.

Don’t mistake action for progression.

It’s easy to stay busy and active, but what you need to ensure is that your actions are consistent with your goals and desires.

If there’s ever a time when you feel like you’ve been doing a lot but haven’t noticed any progress, you should reassess your actions. Sometimes we even purposefully trick ourselves into thinking that we are doing what we need to do by engaging in a bunch of pointless stuff.

The same goes for observing others. Don’t mistake others’ actions for progression; things aren’t always what they seem from the outside looking in.

Action is great, just make sure it’s efficient action that truly propels you towards your goals.

When you make up your mind, the boost will follow.

I have noticed that I have more energy throughout my day when I approach it with the right mindset. On the days when I tell myself, ‘I’m getting old,’ my body starts to feel the same way. However, on the days when I affirm that I still feel youthful and full of energy, my body responds accordingly.

Our bodies react to how we perceive and treat them. Therefore, it is important to cultivate positive thoughts and engage in healthy habits. If you ever feel confused about your current state, take a moment to assess your attitude and also observe your body. They will provide insights and guide you towards the truth.

It’s crazy how often we let one negative thing or moment ruin our entire day.

It can be something as simple as an email you received, a text message, road rage, someone’s attitude, or even your own attitude.

Having patience is a virtue, whether it’s following your dreams or dealing with everyday problems.

The next time a small problem or situation arises and tries to ruin your day, don’t let it. Remember that it’s just temporary and that, too, shall pass. Make an effort to have a great day today and also a fantastic week ahead. It’s possible.