Tag: personal growth

Motivation

Reflections on 500 Days of Blogging: A Journey of Persistence and Growth

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Philippians 4:13

Today marks my 500th consecutive blog post. Time really does fly.

I’m proud to have written a blog for 500 consecutive days. There aren’t many things in the last two years that I have done consecutively for that long.

This has shown me that I can do whatever I put my mind to. It has shown me that writing daily, reading daily, or even creating daily is very possible.

In the last 500 days, I’ve experienced ups and downs, deaths and rebirths, triumphs and failures. Through it all, I posted a blog no matter what.

Persistence and resilience do wonders. I know that if I can write a blog for 500 straight days, I can do many other things that I enjoy daily. So that’s what I will do.

I felt like 500 was a good number to stop my streak at. I will continue to post blogs, but they will be more sparingly. They also may be longer at times, consist of photography, and even some will be in essay form.

I’m going to use this 500-day energy for something even bigger. I’ll revisit my 500 blog posts as personal reminders. Each post is like I’m talking to a future version of myself. Or maybe even a future version of you, whoever is reading this.

If you have any ideas of what you’d like from me, I’m all ears. I like new perspectives and new challenges. If you’ve read a blog or two along the way, I appreciate it. The positive feedback I have gotten is what has really fueled me. No matter what I do in life, my intentions will always be to inspire, be a positive influence, and have fun.

Here’s to new endeavors and opportunities.

Random Thoughts, Sports

Striving for Growth: Athlete’s Mindset

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I’ve never met a great athlete who didn’t want to change, who didn’t want to improve. It’s one of the most important qualities we should all have.

Every interaction, every conversation, every experience, we should have the goal of coming out of it better than when you came in it. A great athlete wants to come out better after practicing, watching film, and even after playing in a game. Some athletes may be great physically but lack the want to improve. They may think they’re good enough as they are.

You may genuinely try to help someone, but they might not want to hear what you have to say and may not be open to growth. Just make sure you aren’t that way. Always be open to being a better version of yourself, whether it’s in sports or personally.

Motivation

Embracing Authenticity

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There’s something invigorating about being unapologetically yourself.

Many times, we mask who we truly are out of fear of judgment, not fitting in, or some other negative feeling.

The fact is, real happiness occurs when you’re completely yourself. Often, success accompanies it too.

As long as you’re a good person with good character and intentions, you should never be afraid to be yourself, speak your mind, and sometimes even stand up for yourself.

Faith, Motivation, Random Thoughts

Inner Strength

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God talks to us in many ways, and it’s up to us to really listen.

The devil talks to us in many ways too, and it’s key for us to not listen.

He might tell you to sleep in, not go work out, be gluttonous, get upset at someone, cheat, steal, or kill.

Whenever you get that inkling that might cause you problems or self-destruction, that could be the devil talking to you. We should all work on our willpower to avoid certain things and continue to make the right choices.

Random Thoughts

Mastering Your Mind

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Thoughts become things. Our thoughts have the power to manifest into reality. That’s good when it comes to positive thinking and goal achievement.

Sometimes our thoughts can be our biggest downfall. There are thoughts we shouldn’t think anymore, things such as past trauma or past mistakes. Those things have happened in the past, but as long as we still dwell on them, we give them power to control us in the present or future.

Just like in sports, you’re supposed to have a short memory in order to continue to perform to the best of your ability; the same goes for real life.

It’s key to deal with a situation and then not think about it ever again. I know it’s easier said than done, but it’s possible nonetheless.

Random Thoughts

Generosity and Giving

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Today, I donated a lot of my clothes to The Salvation Army, and it felt good for several reasons.

First, it was beneficial to clean out my closet and get rid of clothes that I’ve been holding onto for too long. It’s important to let go and create space for new things to come.

Also, I genuinely enjoy giving back in any way I can. I could have taken my clothes to one of those stores that buy and sell gently used name brand clothes, but not everything is about gaining money. I prefer to give and expect nothing in return.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Learning Beyond Boundaries

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Nowadays, it feels like learning and mastering things has become easier due to platforms like YouTube.

YouTube, the second largest search engine after Google, has been a valuable resource for me. I have gained knowledge in various areas such as learning Spanish, improving my basketball shooting skills, understanding diets and workouts, finding solutions to car problems, and even enhancing my cooking abilities.

The access to these informative videos makes life seem more manageable and achievable. However, it is important to acknowledge that even before the existence of YouTube, there were other valuable resources available.

The key lies in our willingness to put in effort and seek out these resources. YouTube is simply a tool that can be used in many different ways. Personally, I choose to utilize it for learning and personal growth.

The desire, effort, and consistency we put into our pursuits are what truly matters. Whatever we aspire to do or learn in life, guidance and knowledge are within reach. They may be found on YouTube, in books, through mentors, or even through spiritual sources.

The important thing is to recognize that these resources are readily available and more accessible than we may think. I encourage you to explore and experience this for yourself.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Present Progress, Future Success

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There may be many things you wish to accomplish in life, yet these aspirations can seem unattainable in your current situation.

For instance, I would love to have a couple of kids, but it’s hard to even imagine while caring for my newborn baby. My focus is on her growth and development and the next right move.

However, just because your big goals appear unappealing or unattainable now, doesn’t mean they won’t happen in the future. It’s easy to become so fixated on the big picture that you overlook the smaller goals and tasks right in front of you.

Appreciate where you are in life at present and concentrate on what needs doing now. This will make your larger goals more achievable and reduce your stress level.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Self-Sufficiency: The Secret to Success

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Having an assistant can definitely make life easier. It can help with time management, organization, productivity, and many other things.

However, having an assistant requires being established, productive, and having financial resources. Therefore, it may not be an option for everyone.

The good news is that personal assistants can be replaced by practicing good time management, organization, and productivity. These practices can bring relief and structure to our lives, just like having an assistant would.

We have to assist ourselves to the fullest before anyone else does. If our lives are a little out of whack right now, or not quite as organized as we’d like, we should think about how having an assistant would help, and do all of the things an assistant would do.

It’s important to remember that true personal growth and success comes from the ability to be self-sufficient. While having an assistant can be helpful, it is important to first establish a foundation of productivity and organization within ourselves. By taking responsibility for our own lives and being proactive in our approach to success, we can achieve the same benefits as having an assistant and more.

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.