No One Is Coming To Save You And That Is Your Salvation

Why look back? No one is coming to save you. Not your parents, best friends, or significant other.  No matter how bad things get, they will not be able to help you. I have told many people that I would be there with them through their tough times.  In reality, I couldn't help them.  It's just …

Are You Waiting To Be Ready?

What are you going to do different this time? How are you going after your dreams? You can’t wait on the sidelines and wish that your dreams come true. You have to put in the work. Now. You can’t wait till you retire. Or when the money gets right. Or when you graduate college. Now …

Never Apologize For Who You Are

Photo courtesy of Gary Vaynerchuck Whether you’re black, white, hispanic, rich, poor or in between; never apologize for who you are. You are you and that makes you unique. You’re an awesome human being and you deserve to live your life how you want. Because ultimately it’s how you feel about yourself that counts. If …

What’s More Important: The Dream Or Other’s Approval?

Make Mistakes So You Can Become Successful

We make mistakes. The problem is many of us don't learn from them. We go on to repeat them over and over again. And continue the question why we are stick in this vicious circle. Because we don't want to grow. We like being complacent. Even in our misery. We like to be comfortable. We …

How Optimism Is One Of The Keys To Success

(Gary Vaynerchuck on the DailyVee) Life is tough, but I wouldn't want it any other way. I have lived through some dark times and moments where I didn't know I would survive. And I am not talking about on a deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan. I am talking about everyday life before and after the military. …

Why It’s Easier To Just Execute Instead of Making Excuses

Life is hard, I get it. It seems like everything is spiraling out of control at the same time. The world is changing all around us and it's showing no signs of slowing down. And you know what, that's ok. We as humans have adapted and evolved for many millennia. Right now that's not your …

You Are Worthy

The world is not fair.  Some people get all the breaks in life.  I will never amount to anything.  Why am I even here?  Sound familiar?  Any of it? Each of you reading this today can identify with these sentences.  At some point in your life, you will say one of them or something similar. …

Success vs Failure

   Time and time again I see this come up. Comparing ourselves to others and feeling let down.  Why? Why would you compare your life to others?  No two lives are the same. Even if we live in the same house our successes and failures will never be the same.  Be steadfast in your convictions. …

Don’t Waste Any Opportunties

  When are you going to start working on your dreams? I know you want to be the best version of you.  I know you want to make life easier for you and your loved ones.  You want to help those people in your community who are less fortunate.  You made the necessary plans and …