We often hear people say, “it’s all about the journey.” We believe that. The journey is filled with challenges that are designed to help us grow. If you accept this and choose to put in the work that it takes to have a meaningful life, the happier you will be. There are NO free lunches. You have to work daily for a peaceful life.
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I ran across this video on my Facebook feed yesterday, and I’ve watched it several times now. I was moved by the strength and courage that this little girl revealed on her journey from an ostracized little girl into a talented ballerina who was the envy of the ill-hearted. The story inspires and gives hope and sends a clear message to Never Give Up! Please watch. You will be inspired.
https://www.facebook.com/alvintoro/videos/10153187524316938/
This video represents so many of the struggles that so many of us face on a day to day basis. Alvin Toro says it perfectly, “Everywhere you go and regardless of what you do, there will always be those obstacles that put to the test how bad we want to achieve our goals. At the end of the day it is those obstacles that separate those that want from those that do.”
Wow. Whether its weight loss goals, achieving an educational goal or making a business/dream come to fruition, it all comes down to how bad do you want it and how hard are you willing to work. Learn from the failures along the way and view them as opportunities to learn and grow stronger. Trust and believe in yourself.
Right now I am doing everything possible to fight for something that I really believe in. It does not matter the time commitment or the sacrifices made. I am doing it. I know that there is no obstacle too great and no challenge too difficult that we cannot overcome. Whole-hearted passion, determination and hard work will get us through.
My mom’s husband, Larry, was a high school mathematics professor. His license plate read, “GOYA”. Yep, I’m just sure he wanted to send a message to his students to Get Off Your Ass! By choosing to work really hard at one ambition, it will carry over into all areas of your life and you will attract people who share the same work ethic. Be an inspiration to others. I am certainly inspired by those people who I am surrounded by.
the true test of a
CHAMPION
ties not on whether he can
TRIUMPH
but whether he can overcome the
OBSTACLES
Amy
Opportunity is all around you and it’s constantly knocking. If you don’t see or hear it, it’s because you’re not looking and listening. Trust me, it’s there. The first step in taking advantage of opportunity is recognizing it when it shows up. The next step is taking action with hard work.
The key to being present to opportunity is an open and strong mindset. What does that look like? First, you have a beginners mind versus one of an expert. The latter hears almost everything from the space of “that idea won’t work, I’ve already tried that or that’s not better than what I’m already doing”. They only consider one to two things they can do differently to produce the result they want. But the mind of the beginner is a totally different thing in every way. It is open and coachable. It sees hundreds, if not thousands of possibilities in every opportunity.
This brings us to the next step in running with the opportunities life gives us. The saying goes, “When opportunity knocks, hard work answers the door”. That’s right. It’s not enough to simply see good fortune. You have to do something with it. Take the gift and apply hard work to it and you will realize the full potential of it. For most of my life, I couldn’t swim. Many people offered to help me. I made up excuses all the time of why I couldn’t do it. Then one day, I shifted my mindset and said yes to a teacher. To accomplish my goal of swimming a mile in the ocean, I had to apply hard work. I met with the instructor one hour per week each Friday. Then five other days of the week, I practiced the drills she gave me for an hour each day. The opportunity my coach gave me combined with my hard work produced astounding results. I did more than complete the triathlon swim. I disappeared a fear of water and learned a skill I will have the rest of my life.
Look around you. Who and what are the opportunities you’re ignoring in your life? What are you allowing to distract you? If you want great health, fitness and a toned body, the community that can help you achieve it is probably right in front of your face. Get present to it. If you want to shift careers or grow your business, the mentor who can help you pivot and accomplish your goal is probably already someone you know. Clear your life of distraction so you can partner with them. And once you’ve done these things, commit to the hard work it takes to produce extraordinary results. It will be worth it.
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Be Strong!
Keith