Listen up, folks! Let me lay down some real talk for
ya. There's a juicy reward waiting for those brave souls who can start from
scratch and turn themselves into a dang masterpiece. You don't need a fancy
mansion or a pile of bling to be somebody. Heck, you could be sitting on a park
bench in raggedy clothes, but if you've got that burning belief inside that
you're destined for greatness, well, watch out world!
Now, I ain't saying you'll be rubbing elbows with
high society snobs or hobnobbing with artsy fartsy types. But who needs 'em
when you can make your own darn impact? Real talk - I reckon none of us got
dreams planted in our noggins just for funsies. Those dreams were gifted to us
to chase after like a dog with a juicy bone.
So, let me ask ya - who do you need to become to
slay this very moment? What kinda person you gotta be to see the bigger picture
here and not get caught up in the nitty-gritty? Most of us look at a situation
and think "Okay, how do I get outta this mess?". But have you stopped
to consider - "Who do I need to BE to boss this thing?"
Look, if you've got a rockin' talent or skill
blessed by the Big Dude upstairs, that's amazing! But you still need a wise
Yoda-like mentor to guide you and help you master that thang. Your talents roll
with you wherever you go, just like your baggage. You can plop yourself
anywhere on this green earth, and BAM - instant talent showcase!
Here's the skinny - if you made it once, you can
make it again. Life is all about them possibilities, baby! It's about belief
being in your mind, and KNOWING being in your heart. When you mesh those two
together, hey, you're one unstoppable force!
If you're going through hell, don't pitch a tent
there! Keep truckin'! Why would you stop and take a lil' vacay in hell? That's
just plain silly. Nah, you gotta power through, 'cause every day the Man
Upstairs wakes you up, it's a sign saying "Hey, kiddo, I got more
awesomeness in store for ya!". The day He's done with you is the day you
stop wakin' up. So as long as you're rising and shining, maybe today's YOUR
day!
Don't let others determine your worth, ya dig?
Just 'cause someone can't see your amazing value doesn't mean you ain't
precious as heck. Sometimes, the wrong folks gotta walk outta your life to make
room for the right people. Everyone you meet can teach you something valuable
to add to your skill arsenal. Then one day, when all your dreams are realized,
you can look back with pride and say "I started at rock bottom, but now,
I'm at the dang top!"
We all have those moments where we wanna turn
back. But winners keep pushing through 'cause they refuse to settle for the
sorry status quo. I'm talking full-on confidence here, not cocky arrogance. I
believe in ME, 'cause I know who's living rent-free in this bodacious bod. I
ain't living life feeling sorry for myself or being a sad sack anymore. Nah,
I'm living life with purpose and being the grandest version of me that's
waiting to bust out!
When you decide "This ain't it, I deserve
more", that's when the magic happens, baby. Faith is what sustains you
when everything else craps out. Faith makes you want to chase excellence and
work your keister off. Faith lets you believe in your visions and in your
ability to achieve them. With faith, you can't be stopped!
So there you have it, my friends - the secret
sauce to turning your life into a tasty, successful feast. Now go forth and be
awesome!
NEAL LLOYD
