What you decide to do and pursue each day is eventually how you will be remembered.
Our daily actions and decisions shape our character, reputation, and legacy over time.
Consistently making positive choices and pursuing meaningful goals can lead to a positive impact on how we are remembered by others.
On the other hand, negative actions can have the opposite effect.
When helping others, there’s a big difference between what we think is best for them and what they think might be best for them.
Just because you think you know what’s best for that person, doesn’t mean it actually is. It may not align with their purpose or calling, or it’s just something they genuinely don’t want or need to do.
What they want for themselves may not be the full answer either. Really get to know that person, find common ground that could truly help. Don’t be closed-minded and think your way is the only way to go, and also continue to help even if they don’t do exactly what you think is best.
Understanding and respecting the perspectives of others is essential in offering effective support.
There is nothing new under the sun. Everything has been experienced or done before.
This helps me when dealing with life. I know that most problems or situations that I face in life, someone has already gone through them. That can give me guidance on how to deal with the situation, or even peace of mind knowing that I’m not the only one who has gone through certain problems or situations.
We are all in this together, and we can all help each other. Your situation isn’t as unique as you might think. Remember, shared experiences connect us all.
There’s more than one way to skin a cat. There’s more than one way to live life in general. That’s the cool part, though. We can all live life the way we want, and we can also appreciate the way others do things.
We must also understand that others may have different approaches to things in life, and sometimes you just have to respect that. You may feel like you have the most efficient way to skin a cat, but it’s not the only way.
That’s the cool thing about being an individual and having free will. Do things your way, especially if it doesn’t negatively affect others. Respect and appreciate the way others do things as well.
The remarkable aspect of playing collegiate and professional football is that you train hard during the off-season to prepare your mind and body to peak condition.
However, as soon as the first snap of the ball is taken in full pads during live action, you can get injured. This injury could be season-ending or a lingering issue that lasts throughout the season. Despite knowing that it’s inevitable, you still go through the process. That’s football.
The lessons learned and the confidence gained during the off-season are valuable, even with the risk of injury or pain. That’s what the off-season was getting you ready for: to be mentally and physically tough enough to play through or recover from injuries.
Life is a physical endeavor; clashes, injuries, and pain are all part of the game. Prepare for them, embrace them. By doing so, you can achieve the most crucial thing: enjoyment.
Football is enjoyable, injuries and all. Some of my fondest football memories involve sprained MCLs, bone bruises, sprained ankles, strained hamstrings, dislocated thumbs, and more. I was always prepared for them, and I always got through them. Such is life.
Knowledge is not only power but also freedom. Dr. Myles Munroe once said, “The greatest weapon of an oppressor is the maintenance of ignorance.”
Let’s embrace learning, apply knowledge, and empower ourselves.
It’s important to ensure that you apply all the wisdom and advice you give to others to your own life. The weight of your words lies in your actions.
You never know what you will discover in life.
Turn over every stone, and discoveries will present themselves. Continue to learn and have an urge to grow.
There are new things you will discover and learn. You won’t know what it is until you actually do. The answers are out there for you; you just have to go on the journey to find them. Always stay curious and open-minded as you explore the world around you.
The thing about growth spurts is that you never know when they are going to come, but they are always a pleasant surprise.
The thing about growth spurts is that you never have to stop having them.
You might eventually stop growing height-wise, but with the right actions and intentions, you can keep growing in other ways throughout life.
Shakespeare once said, “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” No expectations, no disappointments.
It’s much more precarious to have expectations for things that are out of your control. Because of that, I try not to. I always have a positive, optimistic look on things, but try not to expect things from people or certain situations. Much of our disappointment and pain stem from the difference between our expectations and reality. When they don’t align, it can lead to disappointment or even emotional pain.
I have expectations for myself because I’m the one making the moves, so I have more control over things, but there are still many things out of my control when expecting things for myself.
So really, all I can do is always focus on the next right move. Even when things don’t go as expected, I can still make the right adjustments and decisions for what’s next to come.
FLY, BLACK BOY 