Age 43 birthday reflections from Coach Ryan…
What have I learned?
There is a principle that rules over us–
“Aphercotropism: The response an organism has as it grows to overcome an obstacle in its way.
I have learned that perception shapes perspective.”
Self determination is a blessing and a right but it might just be more like a muscle than anything else: exercise it, recover/exercise it consistently so it grows stronger…use it or lose it.
Life is a combination of a maze and an obstacle course.
You only lose when you quit trying.
It’s not how many times you get knocked down that matters,
it is how many times you are willing to pick yourself back up.
You can learn as much from a ‘miss,’ as you can a, ‘make.’
Keep taking shots…unless you’re drinking–and know that a ‘drunk’ is a ‘wasted’ human.
You must be your own best friend,
Greatest advocate,
Loudest fan and source of counsel,
Empowered by curiosity,
do your best to find a balance between life coach and a minister of grace.
Discipline, determination, and discernment are your tools for evaluation and action–
They will dictate your ability to navigate through life.
An attitude full of gratitude will take you to the highest altitude.
Be thankful for every day and embrace the beauty.
Without a strong body and mind,
your time on earth is significantly more challenging:
protect and build these two up as much as you can: they are intertwined.
You will not regret the time you give your mind and body to get healthier, stronger, and more resilient…the two together are utterly brilliant.
The mind and soul exact a powerful toll–
Payments are investments and deposits in your standards.
Your standards, though set, will adapt as you adopt new perspectives.
You probably won’t change the world, but you can change and decide how you react and interact.
Identity and break generational curses.
Don’t leave your descendants with your decadent disasters, messes, and lousy habits…your DNA is a campsite that you leave for your offspring…don’t leave them wondering why you did nothing to improve the site.
No one is coming to save you and the world is self centered–yet not completely self absorbed.
You show the world and people how to treat you by how you treat the world and people you interact with.
Don’t let any realization make you anything other than exactly who you want to be.
Self determination isn’t easy when it is worthwhile.
Struggling is usually an indication that you are doing something worthwhile.
If things are going smoothly–you have either set yourself up for success or you are drifting with the current–make sure you are going the right way.
I have learned
That your habits and environment dictate your future more than anything else.
Examine and evaluate these two things constantly.
Don’t hold on to anger.
Dislike where you are? Change your habits, change your environment.
Habits are investments. Invest wisely.
Do not tolerate habits or environments that aren’t aligned with your principles.
BEE intentional with who you are and what you do.
BEE kind.
BEE the change you want to see.
BEE consistent.
Keep promises to yourself and you will be as happy as you can be.
Instead of accumulating lots of friends, make lots of investments in the friends you have.
EVERYTHING is temporary. PAIN, LOVE, LIFE…make sure you experience them fully in order to learn from them. The more you embrace PAIN, LOVE, and LIFE, the more you can appreciate, recognize, and empathize.
BEE succinct and pithy.
BEE WHO YOU WANT TO BEE.
Posted on: January 16, 2025Ryan