Saturday, May 31, 2014

Coming to terms...

The idea of coming to terms with a passing is wonderful. It really is a beautiful notion.

Getting to that point is a whole other ballgame. Every inning is full of challenges. Curveballs and fastballs. Sometimes its a quick 9 innings and other times its a drawn out 21 inning battle. For so long I thought that I was in a quick game. I'm learning with each passing day that I was incorrect.

I have had a serious lack of time to process the game footage and it is really hitting me hard.

2 months ago I lost my "coach", and it is finally hitting me, like a 99mph fastball to the ribs. I just want my uncle back.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Effort is paramount to your growth as an individual.

YOU LEARN NOTHING WITHOUT EFFORT.
YOU GAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH EFFORT, BOTH GOOD AND BAD.
YOU GAIN NOTHING WITHOUT EFFORT.
MAKE THE EFFORT TO GROW AND LEARN MORE.
FOR FUCKS SAKE, DO IT.
BUILD A BETTER YOU.

I shit you not. I wouldn't lie to you. I gain nothing from that. I want you to grow as an individual. To do so, you need to make the choice to go out and kick some ass. 


Will you get knocked down? Occasionally. Will you succeed? Sometimes. Will you grow as a person? MOST DEFINITELY. 



I see far too many people resting on their laurels, not wanting to make any effort in life and it frustrates me. Am I guilty of this? Of course. But, I am trying to change that mentality for myself. I want you to make that change for yourself. 



You can only grow as an individual. That effort that you put out could make the difference in finding a new friend, love, or something as simple as a hobby. But sitting around doing nothing will only accomplish nothing. 

I want you to be the best you that you can be.



Dont hold yourself back.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Instructions For A Bad Day...

I have slipped. My grasp on this blog quickly fell through. I hope, no, I strive to update it, to keep up on it. Whether anyone reads or not, this meandering mess of words on the screen has helped me through the day. So fingers crossed that I can keep my fingers to the keyboard and keep this going.

Today I wanted to share a video that many have seen, but I want you to listen to the words. Really listen to them. You are not alone.

Remember that after today is tomorrow. If you are having a bad day remember that by the time tomorrow comes around, today is but a moment in history. 

You Got This. Conquer Today. 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Stand it like a man... and give some back..

Give 'er hell today my friends. It is another glorious day to be stomping on this soil that we call Earth. In my neck of the woods the sun is shining bright and I don't have a complaint to be made. As my dearly departed great aunt would say, "I can't complain, not that you would listen if I did."

I mention my great aunt's passing for good reason. This woman was a rock for me. She was practically another grandma for me. No matter what mischief I got myself into, and there has been plenty, she was there to support me.When she passed two weeks ago, I was in shock. I knew it was coming, but I chose not to believe it. But heartbreak and tears never took me over.  I don't mourn her passing as many did. I am excited for the life that she led. She gave it her all and did what she wanted to do. She dressed to the 9's every day regardless of what she was doing or where she was going. If she wanted to go somewhere, she did it. She did what made her happy. Simply put, she spent her life being herself. She did what made her happy. For that simple fact, I am truly grateful. Some may call me naive in my feelings on the matter or numb to my emotions. Say what you want, I know what I feel.

Anyways, I must move on. Life moves on. Her passing was one of life's many challenges, and there will be many more. I could have chose to accept her passing as an emotional defeat or embrace it for how amazing she was. You can tell which path I was lead down in the end.

It is how we perceive and work with previously mentioned challenges that will decide our fate. We must stand up to these challenges, punishments, obstacles, or what ever it is that you want to call them and give them hell. As a human being we learn and triumph thanks to previous mistakes or accomplishments.

You can never be ready for everything, but you can be ready with the mindset of "I will win today, no matter what." It all comes around to that. In life there is winning and there is losing, no grey areas in my mind, there is no draw. You can make a conscious choice every day as to how you will tackle the day. If life hits you with a curveball, knock it out of the park and move to the next challenge knowing that you can succeed at anything.These past 2 months I let life have it's way with me. It was an emotional struggle to get through the day. Now I say this with confidence, with a fist a positive rage: I am back.

From this day forward, The Infidel is back to win it all. I'm standing up to whatever life has in store for me.  

"Pain or damage don't end the world. Or Despair. Or fucking beatings. 
The world end when you're dead. 
Until then, you got more punishment in store. 
Stand it like a man... and give some back."

Friday, August 2, 2013

Be Brilliant Today

Today your mission, regardless if you want it or not, is to be simply brilliant. I know what you are thinking, "Sounds intriguing Mr. Infidel... tell me more." Did you think that I would leave you hanging? If so, pound sand. I got you kid.

Be brilliant. Be spectacular. Be, just be YOU. What I mean by this, is don't cater to peer pressure and others opinions. That lump located three feet above your ass is your brain. It belongs to no one else. Use it to guide you. As long as you stand up and represent yourself, no one can stop you.

I learned long ago that other peoples opinions don't have to effect me. As long as I am being me, that's all that matters. I shouldn't have to change myself to fit in, that goes against who I am.

Today will be great because you will make it so. Your brilliant presence will make today what it is. You will own today.


No music today.. but rather a TED Talk:


Thursday, July 18, 2013

Off the map I fell...

For those who were accustomed to reading this daily, even it's short life, I apologize for my absence. Even I fall victim to the negatives in life. I couldn't find a way to post something positive or reassuring when I myself wasn't feeling such..

BUT TODAY THAT ENDS.

DID YOU HEAR ME WORLD.

TODAY WE FLIP SHIT. 

TODAY IS THE DAY THAT WE TAKE THE REIGNS. 

I WILL OWN TODAY.

YOU WILL OWN TODAY.

REPEAT AFTER ME: I WILL OWN TODAY.




Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Do What Makes You Happy!

God Damn Right. Do What Makes You Happy. Change What Doesn't. 

Sounds simple enough. So get out there and achieve it. Not to get even more cliche but I will. You are your own worst enemy. Many times we find ourselves not striving for something better because we are too comfortable with how things are. We take the good and bad in stride and work with it. What if I told you that you could have it all, all the happiness. Sounds crazy doesn't it.


Make it a reality, today. 


If there is something in your life that doesn't make you happy. CHANGE IT. Make the change that you want for your life. If you have a goal, work towards it, FULL STEAM AHEAD. Achieve the happiness that you deserve. 



Modestep - Another Day


As always: OWN TODAY. 
You got this. 
Make your life better one day at a time. 
Not politely suggesting. 
Demanding. 
I want everyone to be happy.