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Random Thoughts

Navigating Personal Relationships

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I’ve come to realize that everyone goes through different things in life, and we all handle them differently.

I try not to take it personally if a family member, friend, acquaintance, or even a teacher or coach acts differently or distances themselves from others. When situations like this arise, it’s easy to initially think you’ve done something wrong, which can lead to taking things personally and building unnecessary animosity.

In any relationship, all you can really do is ensure that you’re doing your part – being the best spouse, friend, teammate, and so on. That way, when things become rough in the relationship, at least you know it’s not due to anything you’ve done.

You can then give that person the grace and distance they need without feeling like the relationship is damaged or harboring any animosity. Even when interacting with random people in public, I have to remind myself that I don’t know what they are going through, and it’s important not to take things personally. This mindset has helped me avoid road rage situations and navigate other uncertain or negative interactions.

What we can do for others in these situations is pray for them and hope that they get through whatever battles they are facing, while remaining willing to help when asked.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Unleashing Human Potential

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When we are first born, we come into this world with immense potential already within us, and we are fully aware of it.

A baby may weigh just a few pounds and measure only a few inches, but we know that they have the capacity to grow and develop over the years, eventually reaching adulthood.

Although they lack the ability to talk and walk, among other things, we know they possess the potential to acquire these skills. That’s why we closely monitor their developmental milestones and do whatever it takes to nurture their growth and help them reach their full potential.

However, at some point along the journey, things change. People start telling us what we can’t do, what’s impossible. The praise and encouragement for achieving milestones gradually fade away. Unfortunately, we begin to internalize these messages and believe them.

Yet the truth remains: we are all still like babies, with untapped potential residing within us. There are countless things we can continue to learn and achieve. There is always room for personal growth.

While it may be that not as many people around you that believe in you, or perhaps there never were, it’s important to remember that success is still possible. We were all designed to thrive, and this potential remains true for each and every one of us until our final days.

Therefore, keep striving, keep progressing. You might be crawling in certain aspects of your life, but with belief, hard work, and dedication, you’ll be walking confidently in no time.

Random Thoughts

Understanding Through Empathy

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You can listen to just about anyone and understand their mindset and actions.

That doesn’t mean they are right or that you would’ve done the same thing in their situation, but you can still have empathy for them.

Having empathy for others is just as beneficial for you as it is for the other person. You can know how to treat someone or effectively communicate with them if you understand them.

A lot of the times when we talk to others, we are looking for empathy, not sympathy. Empathy is when you truly understand and feel what someone else is going through, while sympathy is when you care about someone’s feelings and show kindness, even if you haven’t experienced the same thing.

To truly understand someone, you have to understand their full story and really listen. To do that, you have to be more objective and less judgmental. No matter who the person is, I know I can empathize with their situation and learn from it, as well as possibly help that person. It forces me not to be so quick to judge or impose my own emotions on the situation.

Like the golden rule says, I do that in the hopes that others will give me the same treatment when I’m the one telling my story and seeking understanding and empathy.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Beyond Comfort: Unleashed Potential

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What is possible and what is comfortable are two different things.

For me, I had to step out of my comfort zone to discover what is truly achievable. I had to work hard, often in the early morning, and compete against other elite athletes to understand the potential of my body. That has now become the standard. I can recognize when I’m in my comfort zone versus when I’m truly giving it my all.

I had to take numerous classes, and even more in college, to earn my high school and college degrees. It would have been easier to drop out and never pursue higher education. Any success I have achieved has come from pushing beyond my comfort zone. Now, I actively seek opportunities to challenge myself.

So, what you may perceive as impossible might actually be possible if you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone for a while.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Embrace, Persist, Succeed: Your Journey to Change

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When embarking on a new endeavor, setting a new goal, or breaking a bad habit, the hardest day is day one—the day when you simply start.

Then day two arrives, which may also pose challenges.

As the days pass and you remain consistent, things gradually become easier. You begin to realize that you could have started this new endeavor a long time ago. You start recognizing your capabilities and that some actions can be done effortlessly, without excessive contemplation.

However, the journey won’t always remain easy. It is said that around the 21st day of engaging in a particular behavior or habit, it can become easier to revert back to old patterns or relapse.

Certain events in your life might trigger a desire to return to your previous ways. You might think that you have accomplished so much that you can afford to temporarily embrace your old habits.

Yet, it’s important to remember that forming new habits takes time and effort. There may be a period of vulnerability where it becomes tempting to return to previous behaviors. It’s crucial to stay vigilant and maintain focus during this critical period to avoid relapse.

Once you successfully navigate through the challenges, emotions, and days that lie ahead, you will find yourself in a much better position. You will realize that it is possible to make permanent and impactful changes in your life. So, whether today marks day one, day 21, or day 300, keep going. You got this.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Embracing Moderation

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Oscar Wilde once said, “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

It’s okay to enjoy things in a balanced way. Sometimes, it’s good to indulge in treats or engage in enjoyable activities. However, it’s also important to know when to stop or take a break. Finding a balance between enjoyment and responsibility is key.

Many of our problems arise from excessive indulgence rather than moderation. By changing your worst habit from frequent to moderate, you will soon begin to see significant changes in your life. Additionally, there are things we can change from doing moderately to not at all.

Faith, Random Thoughts

Nurturing Faith and Character: The Impact of Church Visits

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I love bringing my daughter to church every Sunday.

The music, lights, all the people, and the entire environment stimulate her overall cognitive and social-emotional development. Most importantly, it’s building a good foundation for her faith and relationship with God.

Some of my earliest memories are of me going to church with my mom at a very young age. I went on to spend a lot of my adolescent time in the church.

I’m grateful for this because it built a good foundation for me, something that has helped me time and time again throughout my life. It helped shape who I am, my morals, my values, and my character. The teachings from the Bible got me through many trials, tribulations, and times of uncertainty. It’s a blessing to be able to do the same things for my daughter now.

Make sure you are putting yourself and those around you in environments that allow you all to grow into something beneficial and something you’re proud of. Every church visit (or anywhere else you choose to go) matters.

Faith, Random Thoughts

Transformative Giving: Purpose

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What is the one thing in life that truly brings you a sense of purpose and fulfillment?

For me, it’s helping others. I have always loved serving others, just as Jesus did and as we are all called to do.

Each of us possesses unique gifts, talents, and skills, and it is important to utilize them in assisting others. Success can be found in helping others, as it often forms the basis of many jobs and businesses—identifying problems and providing solutions.

The principle of “to whom much is given, much is required” resonates with me deeply. I have been fortunate to receive numerous blessings, acquire valuable lessons, and develop skills that can benefit others. Thus, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to give back in any way possible.

I firmly believe that happiness and fulfillment lie in helping others, whether it involves simple acts of kindness like holding a door or more significant endeavors. Ensuring that our life’s purpose revolves around assisting others is crucial.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Belief, Action, Achievement

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Beware of self-limiting beliefs.

Many times, we cut ourselves short before even trying. When you can’t do something or are hesitant to do something, reflect and make sure it’s not your own thoughts holding you back.

For me, I think I’ve broken so many thresholds in life and accomplished so many dreams that I know anything is possible. When doubt, uncertainty, or negativity kicks in, I have to hurry and check myself and change my mindset.

I’ve posted a blog for over 200 consecutive days. I had my website domain for over a year before I even started, though. Imagine if I had started when I first wanted to—I’d be close to day 900.

There’s something you haven’t started or pursued yet because you have some type of self-limiting belief. Know that it’s possible and go get it.

Motivation, Sports

Path to Success: Choices

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Life is as easy or as hard as you make it.

If you follow the laws of success, you are guaranteed to succeed. If you follow the laws of failure, you are guaranteed to fail.

Playing in the NFL, you realize that everyone has different backgrounds and upbringings, but we all followed the same laws of success to get there. Everyone is resilient, has a strong desire, determination, and work ethic. We then learned how to be professionals.

All of these things were enforced as well. You get fined if you’re late for meetings, expected to know all the plays and study on your own, catch every ball, make every tackle, and do your assignment, all while being a good teammate. If you don’t, you don’t last long.

Every person I’ve seen follow the laws of failure has failed. I’ve seen guys with great potential in football and beyond not reach their full potential because they chose to follow the laws of failure. Some broke actual laws and went to prison. Some chose not to take school seriously and flunked out or weren’t eligible to play sports. Some did drugs and weren’t able to pass drug tests or limited their physical ability.

We often blame others for our failures or think God isn’t on our side, but if you think of any “failure” that you faced in your life, I bet you can pinpoint what it was that caused you to fail. The same goes for all the successful moments in our lives. You can probably pinpoint all the things you did to succeed.

Whenever I gain weight and get out of shape, I’m never confused as to why. I know exactly why. I also know what it takes to lose weight and get in shape, so I’m never too concerned.

Sometimes we get into negative situations and don’t know how we got there. We must find out to learn from our mistakes and make sure they don’t happen again. Sometimes we even have successful moments and don’t know how it happened. That’s bad because we don’t know how to do it again.

Learn the steps and tasks it took to succeed in that area, and do it again. Learn from others’ mistakes as well as learn from others’ success.