Tag: Motivation

Motivation, Sports

Expand Your Dreams: Reach Beyond

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As a kid, I dreamed of playing in the NFL, like most kids do. It always seemed achievable, but statistics suggest otherwise. Making it to the NFL is a very difficult task. Only 1.6% of college players make it, and some people don’t even make it to college.

I say all this to say that I did it. I would be lying if I said it was hard to do. Don’t get me wrong, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but that goes for anything you want in life. I just had to make the right choices. Making it to the NFL was very eye-opening. I realized that it is possible to achieve your wildest dreams, and I also learned that a lot of times we do not dream big enough.

If I can make it to the NFL against all odds, what else can I do? I have to think even bigger because I know it’s possible. You may have a big goal or dream that you feel is hard to reach, but believe me when I tell you that you’re closer to that goal than you think, and it’s easier to achieve than you think.

So, whatever your biggest dream is, think even bigger. You’re more than capable of reaching it.

Random Thoughts

Life’s Unpredictable, Stay Positive.

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What having a baby has taught me is that having a plan is great, but life is unpredictable, and that’s okay.

Newborn babies can be unpredictable, making it hard to plan their eating, sleeping, or daily activities. If my baby decides to stay up late, I may not be able to go to bed early, as planned. As Andre 3000 said, “you can plan a pretty picnic, but you can’t predict the weather.”

It’s important to be able to quickly adjust to unforeseen problems and make the next right move. Instead of complaining about not getting enough sleep, I accept things for what they are, take care of my baby, and find something productive to do while up late at night (or my wife does, I still try get my sleep at times LOL).

The same applies to football. Our offense may plan to score, but we might throw an interception instead. We can’t let that one bad play get in the way of winning the game. The defense would have to go out there and respond and help salvage the offense’s mistakes.

Even if small plans don’t go accordingly, it’s important to keep the right attitude and motivation to achieve the big goals. Don’t let one minor setback derail your entire journey towards achieving your big plan.

Faith, Motivation

Staggered Blessings

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Sometimes, blessings and opportunities are not always consistent with your faith and hard work. There may be times when you feel like nothing is happening, while at other times, the blessings are flowing in.

This is where having faith comes into play. You must believe that good things will come, even if it is not at the time you expect them. The key to receiving blessings is by making the right choices, and having faith and works.

No matter what you are pursuing, keep going and don’t give up. You never know when you will be rewarded, but you will eventually. It’s all about persistence and perseverance in achieving your goals.

Motivation

Your Unique Journey

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Comparison can be a dangerous game. It’s easy to look at someone else’s life and feel like you’re not measuring up. But the truth is, everyone’s journey is different. You can’t compare your own path to someone else’s because they haven’t faced the same challenges or experienced the same successes as you.

As they say, “comparison is the thief of joy.” When you constantly compare yourself to others, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment and feelings of inadequacy. Instead of focusing on what you lack, it’s important to compare yourself to your past self.

If you’re not happy with where you stand in life, that’s okay. Use it as motivation to make progress. It’s crucial to recognize that progress looks different for everyone. Someone else’s achievements don’t invalidate your own accomplishments.

Don’t forget that the only thing you have control over is your own journey. You can’t control how quickly others progress, but you can control your own progress. Life isn’t a race, and there’s no prize for reaching the finish line first.

It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game, but it’s important to remember that you’re on your own unique journey. Comparing yourself to others will only lead to feelings of inadequacy and disappointment. Instead, celebrate your progress and focus on your own personal growth.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

One Roach, Many Fans

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They say that when you see one roach, odds are, there are many more around that you can’t see. Hopefully, you didn’t know that fact. If you’ve seen a roach at your place lately, sorry, I’m not trying to scare you LOL.

I think supporters or even viewers are the same as roaches. You might only see one person who supports you or has complimented and professed their appreciation of your work, but best believe that there are many more out there who feel the same exact way.

Having that one person show their appreciation should be very encouraging for you. It’s a good sign that you are on the right path and that you are on the brink of reaching more people.

You might get discouraged when you see one roach, but if you have just one supporter, you should be very encouraged. Keep going.

Motivation

Plan For Success

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It all starts with a plan. Whenever you want to accomplish something, plan it first. This will give you more guidance when you start and the confidence needed to begin, as an efficient plan shows you what’s possible if you follow it.

Sometimes, we may have a big goal that we want to achieve, but we get overwhelmed when we think about everything that needs to be done. Creating a great plan can help you not feel so overwhelmed and show that the task isn’t so bad when you break it down into smaller pieces.

Having a plan is only half the battle. You must also trust and stick to the plan. No matter what you want to do in life, know that it’s possible, and create a plan to do it.

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.

Motivation

Breaking Free from Limitations

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Sometimes we just gotta think bigger. There’s a lot more things that we can achieve in life if we simply believe we can actually achieve them. You can’t have those negative thoughts about yourself, such as: “ I’m not smart enough,” “I’m not good enough,” “ I’ll never be able to do that”. Self-limiting beliefs can prevent us from reaching our full potential and achieving our goals. It’s important to recognize and challenge these beliefs in order to grow and succeed.

Always give yourself the benefit of the doubt that you can do it. You can reach that big goal, you can move to a new city, you can lose weight, you can be consistent, you can get your degree, etc. Whatever it is, believe you can do it. Don’t limit yourself. Think bigger.

Faith, Motivation

Consistency for 100 Days

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Today marks the 100th consecutive day that I have written and posted a blog. It seems like day one was just yesterday. Time flies when you’re having fun.

Posting consistently for 100 days has taught me a lot of things about myself. It has shown me that I can be consistent whenever I choose to be. It shows that I am disciplined and can stick to a routine or habit for a long period of time. It shows that I am goal-oriented. I set a goal to post every day, and that’s exactly what I am doing. It shows that I am responsible. I am responsible for my actions, and I hold myself accountable. It shows that I am determined. No matter how my day goes, I know I have enough perseverance to write a blog post.

This 100-day streak shows me a lot of positive qualities about myself. I will use these qualities in other areas of my life as well to help me achieve success. I encourage you to commit to do something every day. You’ll learn about your character and habits, and ultimately become a better person. 100 days down. Many more to go.