Push beyond your limits

Have you ever found yourself wondering what your true potential is? Do you ever wonder if you’re living up to your full capacity? It’s a common thought among people who want to make the most of their lives. The thing is, in order to truly know your limits, you have to push yourself past failure.…

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Perseverance is the key

Perseverance is the key to achieving success in life. It’s easy to get discouraged when things don’t go as planned, but those who persevere are the ones who ultimately reach their goals. Perseverance means having the courage to keep going even when it seems like everything is working against you. It’s about staying focused on…

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When it’s time to mourn

Losing a friend can be one of the most difficult experiences one can go through in life, especially if they passed away too soon. The pain and sorrow can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling lost and alone. However, it’s important to remember that mourning is a natural part of the healing process, and it’s okay…

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Strength creates security

Many people are on a quest to be successful so that they can ultimately be secure. That is why it is called financial security. Sure, relationships, sprititual and physical goals are also part of success. However, you can have all these things without financial security. There is a difference between between financial success and other…

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Live life with the end in mind

What if you ended each day by visualizing that you are sitting in your death bed looking back at your life? What would you be thinking about? Would you look back at your life with regret, or would you look back with pride? It’s a sobering thought to think about what you will be thinking…

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Your pain is your gift

There are many types of pain we each face. Some common sources are the pain of rejection, the pain of failure, and the pain of defeat. Most people tend to avoid pain and seek comfort. This is counter intuitive because we are built to grow from pain. On the other side of pain is where…

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Build it and success will come

The Marine’s have a saying that, “Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die to get there.” This illustrates the human condition. We know what’s on the other side of sacrifice, but don’t want to go through the work it takes to get there. You might be promised heaven, but don’t…

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When it’s impossible

Every week I owe myself at least two Jiu Jitsu training sessions. This week was rough with my work schedule and weekend commitments, so I did two training sessions yesterday. When I got into the second one, I started talking myself out of it. There was a moment where my heart was pounding so hard…

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Show up and do it

How many times have you heard someone say, “I don’t feel up to it right now?” My guess is, many times throughout your life. You might have even said it more than you would like. I know that I have. But, what does that statement even mean? Pondering this question unlocks one of the most…

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Be thankful for your obstacles

A life without pain is a life without growth. The young weak sapling only grows into a tree because it first breaks the surface of the earth. So many seeds never reach their potential because they aren’t strong enough to even make it to the surface. But, once they do, they stand a chance. Yet,…

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