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Motivation, Random Thoughts

Empowering Your Willpower Journey

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One thing that can help us a lot when it comes to success, achieving goals, and just being a good person is willpower.

Willpower is the ability to control and resist impulses to achieve long-term goals or overcome obstacles. It’s something that we can all work on and improve, and something we must have when navigating through life.

A lot of times we know right from wrong. We know the consequences of our decisions, but our willpower is sometimes not strong enough to withhold from making those bad decisions.

Practicing self-discipline, setting clear goals, and developing healthy habits can help improve willpower. It’s something to think about when you’re trying to achieve something in life and you are presented with situations or opportunities that are counterproductive to your goals.

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Consistent Learning Journey

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A lot of times when we are learning something new, we seek advice on the best way to learn it. What resources are the best, what people can help, etc.

To be honest, the best way doesn’t really matter; what matters is that you put effort into it consistently. It’s about just starting and consistently trying.

A lot of times, you’ll naturally find your way. Just start the journey and be consistent.

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Importance of Trust

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Trust is one of those things that, once established, can be very beneficial for any relationship or situation.

In most situations, it’s a big problem when you don’t have it. It’s something we must earn and something we must give to others. Every day I step outside, I must trust everyone to follow the laws, whether traffic or criminal.

Trust takes much longer to rebuild than it does to build originally, so it’s one of those things you’d be better off not breaking at all. It’s key to try to avoid certain circles or certain people where trust is not a reliable or valued trait because this will protect you from deceit, betrayal, and harm.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Power of Positive Attitude: Impact

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A lot of times, the outcome of a situation, or even our productivity or happiness, comes from our attitude.

Two people can experience the same situation but can have two different outcomes based on their attitude. Your attitude can increase productivity or decrease it. It can make you happy or mad; it can make life enjoyable or miserable.

Attitude is one of the few things that we do have control over, so it’s key to keep the right attitude no matter what, for it will be the catalyst for a lot of things in our lives.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Counting the Cost: Consider Before Committing

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Everything that we do costs something.

You can have a habit that costs you a lot of money, time, or even reputation. The price we pay for our actions is often not foreseen or instant.

We often don’t realize the price we pay for our actions until afterward or until we are no longer doing the action and see different results.

We also may have dreams or aspirations that require us to pay some kind of price. You may have to invest actual money in yourself or pay with your time and energy.

Before making a goal or even a habit, for that matter, look at the price that you have to pay for it. Is it worth the cost? If so, go for it. If not, maybe try something else.

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Fostering Creativity: Conquering Self-Doubt

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Albert Einstein once said, “Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else has ever thought.”

I believe that’s an essential part of creativity. The other part is simply having the will and courage to follow through on that creative thought or idea. That’s often the aspect that holds us back.

We might possess the creativity, but we could also harbor self-doubt or timidity. The creative idea you have might be outstanding; you just need to see it through. Accomplishing that alone already sets you apart from many other creatives.

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Embracing Calm Amid Chaos

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Sometimes it’s not as big of a deal as we make it out to be, but since we react and act in that way, it becomes a significant issue.

When a problem or situation arises, if we remain poised, think positively, and make the next right move, we are usually fine. The issue arises when we dwell on a situation, overreact, or panic. These reactions cause unnecessary stress, making the situation worse.

Remember, staying calm and focusing on solutions can often lead to a better outcome.

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Finding Balance: The Rainy Days of Moderation

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Moderation is like rainy days, cool and enjoyable every once in a while, but the more often you experience it, the worse it gets.

(It’s raining today in Southern California, smh)

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Lessons from the Gridiron: Running Back Wisdom for Life’s Plays

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Being a running back for many years taught me many life lessons. It taught me how to have vision and when I do have vision, act immediately.

As a running back, one of the worst things you can be is hesitant, indecisive, and not confident. A single football play only lasts about six seconds, so once you get the ball, you must act fast. Waiting too long gives the defense a better chance to tackle you, and the opportunities that once presented themselves during the play most likely won’t be there anymore. It’s often better to act immediately with confidence and aggression and be wrong than it is to be right but took too long to react.

I carry this to my life to make sure I quickly take action when I have a vision, idea, or see opportunities. I trust my abilities and my judgment. I can’t sit around for too long and have paralysis from analysis. Even if I do make a mistake along the way or the results aren’t as expected, at least I took immediate action with confidence and energy. We can always make adjustments along the way.

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Stay True: Your Path to Happiness

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No matter the situation, the environment, relationship, or whatever, it’s key to always stay true to yourself.

Don’t change your morals or standards just to please others. Don’t accept things that you feel like you do not need to.

Often, following staying true to yourself comes happiness because no matter the outcome of a situation, as long as you stayed true to yourself, kept your morals and values, and gave it all you got, that’s all you can do.

We can’t control everything in life, but we must control whatever we can, whenever we can. Staying true to yourself is one of those things we can control.