I imposed a challenge upon myself. I thought it was suitable given the nature of my gift and the direction with which I’d like to go. I’ve decided to read daily, yes it's simplistic in nature, but difficult to sustain. So, regardless of the content type and the length of the discourse, I must read something. Reading is the only way I’ll improve; it is through this action that I gain the ability to properly understand words within their context and deliver them during my conversations.

There are over 10 million self-help books available for reader consumption throughout the world. It is imperative to note that most of our population recognizes that stagnation is not a part of the human condition, instead, movement ensures life and vitality. In so doing, humans recognize that growth is the natural progression of any living being. Henceforth, humans attempt to seek betterment daily. Regardless of our current position in life, for the most part, we seek to improve our lives in all seven circles, directly or indirectly. I must admit that in some form or fashion, I’ve isolated these areas, and I am on a mission so to speak, that will inevitably lead to success. If we were scheduled to complete our betterment journeys, we would have to master our spiritual life, our physical health, our personal life, our finances, our business, our career, and our relationships. This is a tall order, for each circle requires attention that we may not be able to give daily. Upon starting on this journey, one area may succeed while others falter below our expectations. The cycle will continue until you achieve balance, or you give way to the areas that you prefer. In a worst-case scenario, some may give up on some areas altogether, preferring not to be bothered by concepts such as ‘self-actualization’ or ‘self-development’. Amid conflicting views, we must remember that there is room for betterment.

At some point in your life, you must have watched a sporting event or two. I’m sure you’ve seen a football match or a basketball game live. As you watched in eager anticipation for your preferred side to win. You must have noticed that they operated like a team. They worked together to achieve a common objective and with determination came out as winners. Suffice it to say, we’ve only seen the end result. We were not privy to the numerous conditioning sessions, training days, or gym days. We were unaware of the nutritious meals that were prepared. We were not told the strategies the coach drew up to lead the team to victory. We did not see the hours of returning to the drawing board, and figuring out the best play. All we saw was the end result. The victory. The culmination of hard work, cooperation, and training. That’s all we saw and for the most part that’s all we’ll ever see. On my journey to voiceover, I must establish a game plan. One that will inevitably lead to my success.

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After the incessant drought of inactivity and on my part inconsistency. A most fortuitous opportunity was offered to me. One must recognize that opportunities big or small are wonderful in measure and frequency. It is this element that allows for a pleasant surprise and an adequate challenge. This in and of itself is supremely magnificent; granting me the opportunity to feel butterflies in the depths of my stomach and prepare mentally for the task in front of me. Allow me to step back for a moment, I am no stranger to this sort of opportunity, or the stage for that matter but every instance of this is quite different in how the

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Every morning my alarm signals the start of a new day, a new beginning; so, to speak.

As I inhale with thankful recognition that I am alive, I cringe with the unwelcome displeasure of discomfort. Mornings are usually met with the same concern; pain. I am no longer alarmed or surprised, instead, I retreat to the regular activities associated with ‘getting up’ or ‘starting the day’.

Pain, unfortunately, is an old acquaintance. Over the years I fought long and hard to ascertain the direct source of the pain through various medical institutions, the occasional world wide web search, and word-of-mouth discussions of the same.

Faith over fear. This statement isn’t a magical mantra that will dismantle fear. It isn’t a righteous tool that keeps me in check. It isn’t a phrase that I passively drop in conversations to be liked or evoke some sort of emotion. Faith over fear is something I hope to live by; I hope to walk in faith regardless of my circumstances. To properly address this topic, I need to separate the two words. The first being faith and the second being fear.

For all intents and purposes let’s cover the one we don’t like first. Fear. What is fear? In some circles, they would say, it’s false evidence appearing real. According to the dictionary, fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

Therefore, I can assume that everyone fears one thing or another. Furthermore, this psychological response to danger, pain, or harm significantly limits our ability to respond in a rational manner. So much so, it triggers our fight or flight response and in most cases, it usually goes downhill from there. According to the Bible, fear is evident and real. However, God did not give his people a spirit of fear but one of power, love, and a sound mind.