Izz Mah Burrrday, and I’ve Learned a Thing or Two

Another year gone by, another year older and wiser (hopefully). Much has changed since my 27^th birthday. One change since that time is the growth of Redline. I’ve been training out of a central location since February, which has helped tremendously, and I’ve been working with a coach who’s helped me expand my online influence.

But the biggest change from a year ago has been my mindset. I’ve taken a more positive approach to life. I try to appreciate things in life more, and I try not to be frustrated. When I do, I remember where I used to be and how far I’ve come along.

So how has my mindset changed? Well, here are a few things I’ve done and learned from:

Being an Action Taker

To get shit done, I have to get shit done. I have to make things happen and not wait. I’ve played the waiting game and it’s only given me slow and limited progress. By taking the initiative, I’ve seen good things happen for me. I have people who come to me for training because they see me as an expert and trust the work I’ve been doing. And these people come to me because I put myself out there, and I continually put myself out there. I don’t keep it a secret that I’m a trainer, I let everyone know what I do and that I’m proud of it.

Struggle is Good

I don’t want to say that you should purposefully struggle, but it can be a good thing. When you struggle, you see what you’re made of. Do you have the balls to keep going, or will you fold and take yourself out of the game? Struggle weeds out the weak and leaves the strong. Without struggle, we will never know what we’re capable of. Struggle challenges us to dig deep and find who we are. Appreciate the struggle, as it will only make you better.

There’s Always an Up

There were low times over the past year, times when it felt like Redline was going nowhere. Times where I felt like I was stuck where I was and there was no way out. But I kept to my guns. I did not waver and I kept plugging away. I worked on my craft and did what I needed to do to get people to experience the Redline Experience. And the work paid off. I have a steady base of clientele, and every one of them are hardworkers that I love to train.

Love What You Do, Every Time

I learned to love my “job” more and more. And I put job in quotations because what I do just doesn’t feel like a job. What I do I have passion for, and it shows. My clients see it in my demeanor, my attitude, and my actions. And in the last year that love, that passion has only grown. Being able to help people, and not just in a small way, but in a change their lives kind of way, is just awesome.  I’ve impacted people’s lives, and it just puts a smile on my face.

The past year has been good to me, and I hope it continues to be good. But the only way to ensure that snowball continues to roll and grow is to do what got me to where I am. Keep taking action; remember that struggle is good and you can learn from it; always remember there’s an up, even when you think you’re stuck at the bottom; and remain passionate, never stop loving what you do.