Live it Full

The key to delayed gratification is the struggle. You cannot skip that part and get your reward immediately, because when there's no struggle in something then it means you're not working hard enough for what could potentially be yours!

 was thinking about this today.

There are those of us who freely give. 

We give our time serving at church or non-profits, coaching youth sports, and volunteering on boards. 

We give our money and our resources to help others. 

We coach, mentor, and try to make the world a better place. 

We share our experiences, insights, failures, and success to help others. We personally and deeply invest in those around us. 

Not because we have to, not because it is required, but because we want to. Not only do we want to, but have to, because we are wired that way.

Yet for some, no matter how much we give, no matter how much we sacrifice, they always ask for more. 

When we finally can give no more, when our kindness and generosity have been exhausted and limits are set, they then turn on us. 

When takers no longer have anything to take, because the giver can give no more they demonize the givers. They gaslight and attempt to act the victim. 

To all the givers out there, do not be dismayed, do not let the actions of the few, stop you from being you. Do not become hardened, keep sharing, volunteering, coaching, and donating. 

Keep letting your light shine. Givers understand that they can light others flames without extinguishing their own, takers think the fire belongs only to them. 

Just learn to set limits from the beginning. 

I'm not saying that everyone falls into this category, it is two extremes. Many people who live in the middle which is quite alright. 

It's been said that if you don't heal what cut you, you'll bleed on people who didn't hurt you. We all have those moments where we feel like failures, and it can be easy to give up. However, I've learned that there is a difference between quitting and knowing when to take a break for self-care.  There are many times in life when it feels impossible to keep going but as long as the pain isn't consuming your every thought or waking moment, then it might just be time for some self-care instead of quitting cold turkey. This blog post is about how to know when enough is enough before taking a step back from work so that your productivity doesn’t suffer because of burnout.

Don't let short-sighted decisions lead to long-term problems. 

Short-term sacrifices can lead to long-term gains. 

When I was fourteen I was fallin' fast
For a blue eyed girl in my homeroom class
Tryin' to find the courage to ask her out
Was like tryin' to get oil from a waterspout

What she would have said I can't say
I never did ask and she moved away
But I learned somethin' from my blue eyed girl
Sink or swim you gotta give it a whirl

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

The longer I live the more I believe
You do have to give if you wanna receive
There's a time to listen, a time to talk
And you might have to crawl even after you walk

Had sure things blow up in my face
Seen the long shot, win the race
Been knocked down by the slammin' door
Picked myself up and came back for more

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

Life's a dance, life's a dance
Life's a dance, take a chance on love
Life's a dance, you learn as you go

We all know that building an empire takes time, but it's worth it. It may seem daunting to start from the bottom, but if you take it one step at a time and focus on doing your best each day- you will get there! 
I hope this podcast inspires you to be the best version of yourself and create your own empire brick by brick.

Freedom is not a destination, it's a journey. Freedom seekers, we are all on the same path. We have one thing in common: our pursuit of freedom. Whatever your life situation may be right now- whether you're living with an addiction, or feeling stuck in the rat race- know that there is always hope for change and growth. The beginning is often the hardest part of any journey; but once you find what motivates you to keep going, you'll start to see that this way can lead to some wonderful things! Let us help each other along this beautiful walk of self-discovery together! -Rich