We have to take ownership of the things we are responsible for. I started cleaning up the leaves in my backyard. I own it. It’s my responsibility. Do you take ownership? #motivationalspeaker #inspiration #takeownership #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #beastmode #grindseason #success

As we start the college basketball season, many teams are picked to finish last in their respective conferences. The preseason ranking for these teams are absolutely right. Some of these teams will be last, but not in the way you think. #dbattlespeaks #lastplace #fight #workethic #neverquit #perservere #beastmode #collegebasketball #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #lifecoach #purpose #destiny #success #resilience

In this episode, we explore an old Native American tradition called seventh generation. When you work, do you have the future in mind? #dbattlespeaks #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #academicresilience #lifesuccess #leadershipdevelopment #beastmode #sevengenerations #grindseason #keynotespeaker #educationspecialist 

Often times we treat life like Saturday morning cartoons. We hit the snooze button on everything else, but when it comes to pleasure, we are up and ready to go. Stop hitting the snooze button on your responsibilities and give 120% effort no matter the situation. 

Disappointment will take you down to the dungeon of despair. Decide today to destroy disappointment! Use it as fuel to your destiny.

We live in a society that craves instantaneous gratification and success, but when it doesn't come in the time we expect, we are often left discouraged, and we begin to have self-doubt. Even when you feel like this, don't you dare give up. 

Often times we sit back and watch our dreams like we are at a movie theater instead of doing the work of our dreams. We have to be accountable to the dream and take action steps daily. 

Sometimes we are afraid to go to new altitudes in life, but if we decide to get the courage to go to a new level, we will get a new perspective on life. You can see things at a higher altitude than when you are low to the ground. 

When we navigate the various social media platforms and look at all of what people are portraying, we start to feel insecure. Small hints of envy and jealousy arise. This feeling is called "the inner hater." In this episode, I share what you should do with this feeling.