We should be busting our butts to supply for ourselves. If our body and mind is able, we should be putting in the work…day in, and day out. Supplying for ourselves, our families, and…
The Cul-De-Sac Mentality: Do Your Best Even When Nobody Is Looking
In a world that often emphasizes external validation and recognition, it's easy to fall into the temptation of cutting corners or taking shortcuts when no one is watching. However…
STOP Trying To Succeed And START Training To Succeed!
For years, I tried to lose weight and get healthy…and for years, I failed! Why? My heart wasn’t in it! Then I had a number of things happen in my life that made me realize…
The Power of Attitude: How Changing My Mindset Helped Me Shed 200 Pounds and Keep Them Off!
Today, I want to go deeper into mindset. More importantly, the mindset shift that helped me and Courtney achieved major weight loss goals. It wasn’t a magical pill or…
Our Thoughts Are The Currency We Use To Build Our Dreams
As we strive to achieve our goals and milestones, one powerful concept reigns supreme: "Our thoughts are the currency we use to build our dreams." The notion that our thoughts shape our reality is not a mere cliché…
The Paradox of Comparison: How it Can Crush Creativity and Destroy a Legacy
Y’all! Life is crazy when it comes to the way we compare ourselves to others. For years, I’d log onto “MySpace” and “TheFacebook” (did I age myself?) and see how my life stood up against others...
Embrace the “I Get To” Moments: Balancing Responsibilities and Enjoyment
As a teacher, I’ve found that it's easy to get caught up in the never-ending to-do lists, obligations, and responsibilities that often dominate my life. In our fast-paced lives filled with numerous responsibilities and obligations, it's easy to get caught up in the "I Have To" mindset...
Beyond Weight Loss: Embracing a Holistic Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle
When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, weight loss is often at the forefront of our minds. While shedding pounds and achieving a lean physique is undoubtedly an important goal, it's crucial to recognize...
365 Days Of Live Hard: 75 Hard, Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3
Wow! There honestly is no other word that better sums up what I’ve experienced in the last 365 days…except…WOW...
Embrace Opportunities And Live With A Purpose!
Life is a precious gift, meant to be cherished and lived to the fullest. I’ve heard it said that "Life is not lost by dying! Life is lost by not living!!" In other words, it is not merely the passing of time that diminishes the quality of our lives, but rather our failure to embrace opportunities and live with purpose...