HAVE A LAUGH
L ife has a way of presenting us with moments where conventional wisdom suggests we should give up. I’ve learned through experience that these moments are often our greatest opportunities for transformation. When I became a father at 16, nearly everyone told me my life was over unless I walked away. Society’s script was clear: The Power of Persistent Belief: How Your Mindset Creates Your Reality Read time: 3 minutes
Teenage fathers don’t succeed. But I chose to write my own story.
Success isn’t about ignoring reality — it’s about understanding that reality is more flexible than most people believe. This became crystal clear during my entrepreneurial journey. Walking away from a six-figure salary and guaranteed advancement at AT&T in 2000 seemed crazy to many. The “safe” path was clearly laid out: Become the youngest store manager, then regional manager. But I had a different vision, one that started forming when I was just 10 years old. The key to transforming your reality lies in understanding the power of consistent, principled action aligned with your deepest commitments. In 2020 during a custody battle, I faced seemingly insurmountable odds. My relationship with my children was strained to the breaking point — they barely spoke to me during my custody time. Instead of trying to force immediate changes, I focused on showing up consistently. I knew I had to engage with them where they were. So, I downloaded Fortnite to play with them, jumped alongside them at trampoline parks, and maintained unwavering love through the turbulence.
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