Permission to Win

You train and condition your mind to drown out outside noises and distractions to focus on winning. To win, you have to know what it feels like to lose.  On game day, you pray and tap into that inner spirit of “never give up” I had to lose a few times to want to win even more.  There is no greater feeling of studying the mistakes you have made to overcome the fear of repeating them.  You can do that mentally each time by giving yourself permission to win.  If you have any area in your mind that doubt and fear creeps in, it will beat down the excitement that gives you the opportunity to win.  It’s the trick of defeat.

What it means to give yourself permission; simply put is saying it’s ok to move past great and aim for greater. It’s ok that even if you lose, you gave it more than your all.  You will never get through life successfully when you’re comfortable.  Think of it this way; Serena Williams didn’t defeat her components by standing in one place.  She had to move around and dominate.  She gave herself permission to win each time she grabbed that tennis racket.  In life, adopt the “Serena Williams” attitude.  She drowned out the hatred, doubters, and her previous circumstances, and she showed up to win, by looking her opponent in the face, and serving up all her energy into winning.  Give yourself permission to win today!

~Fearless Passion

It is difficult knowing where you are going if you have not identified your destination. You have to have quality core values, to operate in this world of cultural misunderstandings. The ultimate sacrifice begins with standing for who are, in a way that is respected and admired. The ultimate sacrifice begins when you know exactly who is, and you are not afraid to translate that to an audience that puts everyone in a category. The ultimate sacrifice knows that your assets do not determine your destiny. Live a life of authenticity, and be a positive influencer, rather than allow influential breaking to minimize your sacrificial stance on being a better person. The ultimate sacrifice is to become a better person; even in a world that tears you down based on the way you look, demographics, title, religion, or economic category. The ultimate sacrifice is being true to you, even when it’s uncomfortable for others.

~Fearless Passion