Too often we live our lives plainly - doing what is comfortable - instead of with a spice. Living with an openness to try new things gives us meaning, purpose, and perspectives we would not have otherwise. How do you want to live?

Preparation prepares us for success. If what you want is to achieve your desires, then being prepared for the opportunity to will require practicing for that time to come.

How you starts your day sets the tone for the decisions you will make. Will you make decisions of comfort or action? The choices you make allow you to act towards your goals.

What do you do when obstacles present themselves - give in or overcome? Moving your life towards your goals is a matter of maintaining momentum.

Life is a journey of disappointment and excitement, how you approach and live the journey is what makes the difference.

Faith and fear cannot co-exist. If you want to achieve your desires, your faith must move to you act. Any step away is fear being your guide.

So much of what we face is constructed with the intent of being perfect - our appearance, relationships, careers. Living to another’s definition and expectations binds us to being half as great because we are not being ourselves.

What would you do if you saw a fire and were able to put it out? Now, what would you do if there was a fire starting or happening in your own life? When we have a fire in our own lives, we do everything possible to put it out. We neither want to get burned or let it “destroy” what is burning.

As a black person in America one of the constant things that makes life challenging is the consistent disappointment you experience from people (of other races).

“The most important relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” - Steve Maraboli

Have you ever wanted to be appreciated by someone that you care about? It could be someone you love, or you want to love you. It could be a friend, co-worker, peer, or even a parent.

I’m working; you acting like you haven’t stopped your day to take an unnecessary #selfie because you just wanted to... #realtalk I’ve been struggling the last few days. I’m missing the gym, time with the great people in my life, etc. We are all well aware of what we are missing.

“Any idea, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind with repetition of thought.” - Napoleon Hill