Motivation, Sports

Expand Your Dreams: Reach Beyond

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.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Balancing Advice and Authenticity in Life

There is a delicate balance between taking the advice and guidance of others and forging your own path.

In certain aspects of life, there will always be individuals with more experience than you who can offer assistance. However, this does not necessarily mean that they possess all the answers.

Although I may desire the best for someone and offer my counsel, it is ultimately up to them whether or not they choose to heed it. I am content with this outcome. It is crucial to listen to others, while also embracing your own unique qualities and devising your approach to a situation. As Drake once said, “as long as the outcome is income,” or as long as the intentions and results of a circumstance are positive.

The key is to strike a balance between accepting advice from others and following your instincts or natural inclinations.

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Ageless Ambition

The question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is often asked of children, but the idea of growing and evolving throughout our lives applies to adults as well. It’s never too late to pursue our passions or try something new.

We often ask kids that question with confidence and belief that one day they will indeed become whatever they want when they grow up. I think it’s ok to have that same confidence and belief in adults. It seem as if somewhere in life we stop caring what others want to be when they grow up. I think it’s good to still ask those that you care about what they want to be when they grow up.

Sometimes our dreams and aspirations may be limited to lack of growth and maturity. So as an adult, you still may have to “grow up” before you can be who you desire to be.

Continue to grow in life, and also continue to dream big, no matter your age. Continue to ask adults what they want to be when they grow up, and encourage them and inspire them, the say way you would if you asked a kid the same question.