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Rise Again From The Struggle
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- Rise Again From The Struggle
Want to understand?
This quip isn't meant to let you off the hook to improve your communication abilities. But those who truly want to win with you will help get you to the right…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Ignorance to choice...
You can only feign ignorance for so long. Then you just need to admit you just don't care. If not, you're a liar. That's much worse in the end.
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Predictable behaviors...
This is a different way of thinking about your behavior patterns or habits. And the ramble at the end is me hitting a realization while talking and thinking it…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Be overwhelmed...
Most people fall apart when they are overwhelmed. So find a way to train in a way that gets you there quickly, so you can find a way out. You learn over time…
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You don't need the best...
We all do it. But it isn't that deep. We use the idea of looking for the best as an excuse not to start. But the reality is, we either aren't good enough for…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Correction without offense
Most people say they want to better themselves or that they want unconditional love. But they really want unconditional acceptance of their bad behavior and to…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Public expectation?
You can't please everyone. Not everyone wants you to lead them, even if they are falling apart and think they know better. If your intent is in the right…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Find the good...
You can constantly look for the bad in your life and be miserable. That's a choice. Or, you can choose to look at the good and be grateful for things and find…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
It's difficult but...
You don't need to lie to yourself to get through something difficult. It's best to admit it'll be hard, but know you'll find a way. That doesn't mean you won't…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Change isn't complicated
When you let go of the fake anger and fear and accept that you just don't want to admit you were wrong, then change happens quickly. Adjust, fail, reevaluate…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Hard life and character
Character is revealed in hard times. That's why people say sports builds character. They don't. Sports can reveal character because it puts you in hardship…
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Contrast matters
Contrast can be seen as a good thing or a bad thing. But it's neither. You add the weight based on your feelings. The reality is, both sides need to exist to…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Get good at losing...
Lose the excuses and make room for the things that serve your growth.
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Fail, evaluate, adjust
Four days in a row, I failed at nailing this new commute. Yet, each day was cleaner than the last. I kept learning each time and making adjustments. The…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Change is a blank slate
Change is an opportunity to try new things and enjoy the failures and successes along the way. Why get frustrated when you can get fascinated?
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Taking ownership
Step up or break down? Which one do you do when things aren't going as planned?
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Almost got myself 😂
A standard is a standard. When you talk yourself out of it once, then once becomes two, two before four, four become your new norm.
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Adversity is a test
Adversity is meant to push you to your limits and beyond. But that doesn't mean you can't learn from failing. Sure, maybe you didn't perform as you hoped. So…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Be inconsistent?
Sometimes you need to be inconsistent to move forward. When your consistent actions are inaction isn't leading you where you want to go, you need to do the…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Earn that jealousy!
It's a tale as old as time. You get way more support when people think you're not doing as well as them. They find it harder to support someone doing better…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Judge your actions
But you shouldn't judge yourself or others...How's that working out for you? Let's be honest. You are going to do it one way or another. At least judge the…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Adversity is the trial
When things are going south, it's hard to hide your true character, principles, and intentions. Believe the actions taken during these times, from both…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Product of decisions
Just because we accept reality doesn't mean what happened was right. Or simply means you accept that it happened and you make the decision to move forward…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Not right or wrong
Decisions don't need to be right or wrong. When you get stuck in that language, you get stuck on making decisions. Either way, a decision will provide…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Train for failure
Well, the ice and snow finally got me, and I almost ended up in the drink 🤣.It's a good thing I have played out falling scenarios to prep myself so I could…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Not a tendency...
Once you've identified your pattern, it's now a series of choices you are making with full knowledge that it's not the best option. You don't get a free pass…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Under estimators
You either achieve, or you don't. It feels safe to underestimate yourself or others, but that's just you trying to protect your ego.
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Feelings aren't facts
Feelings are feedback, not facts. They are there for you to investigate, not make true or accurate to a situation. The more you seek to validate instead of…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Complaint box 🤦♂️
It's a bit of a rant, but I think it can add value 😂.The reality is that complaining doesn't solve the problem, EVER. If you don't have solutions or the…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Not as bad...
Sometimes I get in my own way, too. That's why I don't rely on motivation. These are the moments discipline comes into play. And the moments my mental skills…
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It's a moment...
This moment isn't your life. It's just a moment in your life. What a great neutral way to get out of the spiral into negativity that drains your life when you…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Two questions...
Who was I today? Was that the person I wanted to be?Ask yourself these questions daily to reflect and grow. The answer might change based on your need for that…
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Name it
Name that emotion! Like a game show 😂For real, though. Doing this helps you move out of survival mode and into executive function. The more you do it, the…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Nice try 😂
There's too many soft people running around these days. If you need six feet of space around you while standing in line to pay in a packed grocery store, you…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
It's YOUR emergency...
Just because it's one party's priority doesn't mean it's everyone's priority.Reminding yourself of this can really help you accomplish your task quicker.
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Hidden consequences
People like to believe they aren't controlled or following orders, then they play video games and have to follow orders...There's rules, boundaries…
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Mental stamina
The difference between the best and the rest is often the littlest thing. Mental stamina and being able to learn from the losses and stay in the moment. This…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Mind your business
There's a time and place to speak up, help, or solve problems. Great. But if all you bring to the table is complaints, negativity, and gossip, then you are…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Decisions are easy
Decisions shouldn't be so complicated. People miss out on so many opportunities because their afraid to make a decision. Or, worse, they second guess things or…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Get to right
The goal is to get to right, not to be right. It doesn't matter who is correct and who isn't. What is the best path forward to make the thing work? Get to that.
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You suck at being an adult...
Being an adult is not complicated. It's the overwhelming majority of most people's existence. Your problem is that you still think there shouldn't be any…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Educate or devastate
Educate or devastate. Those are the choices you have when you experience things. You get to choose, though. If you struggle with that, then you lack the…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Useless emotions?
Your body is wired for survival. If it can produce the emotion, it has a use. The issue today is we no longer understand how to interpret that use since we…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Blood in the water
Not everyone wants you to win. Sharing good news or emotions around the wrong person can lead to a broken relationship. The truth, though, is they showed you…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Fear not trying
Failing isn't the worst thing. You could always not try and have that lingering in your mind the rest of your life. That sounds horrible 😂So go out and try the…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Hire, fire, promote
You control your circle. Add, subtract, or promote as needed. If they constantly bring negative energy, bye! If they add value, give honest feedback that…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Young or dumb?
It's not young and dumb. It's young or dumb. Maybe you don't have the experience because of your age. Yet the knowledge is all around you. Get a mentor. How a…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
No more breaks...
I'm tired of all the excuses. Figure out how to control yourself or stay home. These are skills you can learn, yet you choose not to and hope others will be…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Stop shrinking...
Maybe it's time to move on. If you have to hold back so others don't get bothered by you, then you're not in the right place. If they can't handle you, tell…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Stop raising awareness...
We get it. You're a martyr. Now move on. We don't need another cause. We need more people actually raising their standards and living by them. Be the example…
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You can, but won't...
You can, you just won't. That's the reality. Stop making the excuses. Stop lying. Just admit you're afraid of failure and stop talking about your potential…
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Excuses for losing?
It's easy to excuse yourself for not making the attempt. There's so many things going against you, after all. Or is it just your mind? Maybe your outdated or…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Decision-making...
So many people make decisions they haven't thought through. Then when accountability comes rolling in, they are confused. If you don't understand the possible…
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Not my problem...
Look, I'm willing to help if you need it, but I'm not dealing with your problems when you're not willing to yourself. Fix yourself or get out of my life…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Excellence is a habit
Excellence is a habit. Now, doing something over and over without intent will still not go very far or be detrimental at times. So there's a bit of a caveat…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Control your emotions?
We can't control our emotions. We can control our response to them or possibly the outward representation of them, but not the emotion itself.Instead, accept…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Stress is required
Stress is required for growth. If you try to limit it or manage it, you will be owned by it. Instead, learn to understand its purpose and understand human…
- Rise Again From The Struggle
Information, not instructions
Your emotions are information for you to explore yourself, not for the rest of the world to deal with because you can't or won't.
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No. That's all.
No. That's all you need to say. You don't owe an explanation.
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Not important?
This isn't meant to hurt your feelings, but I'm also not that concerned if it does 😂We want to believe people are talking about us and all the things we've…