What do you really want? Are you approaching that with a sense of urgency or are you hoping it just happens on its own. Whatever it is, whatever you want, whatever you really want: DO IT NOW. Make a plan, act your plan.

The path to greatness of both crystal clear and clouded by perceived hardness. 

Lucia Alonso is a point guard who played at the University of Arizona from 2016-2020. Originally from Spain, she attended Aron Leon high school - from age 12-20 she played on her school local and National Teams in Spain. During her tenor, her National team won the Silver medal while she shot 43% from beyond the 3-point line. At Arizona, she earned honorable mentions in 2018 and 2019. She graduated with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and is now pursuing a career in Law Enforcement. 

https://www.instagram.com/lucialonso4/?hl=en

A Scottsdale Arizona native, Lauren Loven is a precision sniper on the basketball court. She played varsity four 4 years running at Notre Dame Preparatory High School. During that time she transformed her play from point guard to shooting guard. Always growing, while at the University of Denver (D1), she further mastered her mindset to become a fearless sharp shooting deep threat from uncommon ranges. This along with constant work to perfecting her shooting footwork, shoulders and release, led her to break the 3 point record at the University of Denver and a league record with the most 3s in a single season - a jaw dropping: 111. All 4 of her collegiate years, she ranked in the top 10 for 3 pointers. After college she entered the professional ranks in Europe, on the heels the pandemic. As life began to move again, she quickly stablished herself once again, on an elite professional team in Spain. She’s currently recovering from an injury and undoubtably, knowing her work ethic, refining some aspect of her game. She is dogged in her approach to practice and reps, appreciating that the grind, sacrifice, discipline and consistency are core ingredients to greatness. Her clarity on who she is, her role in the sport and what’s required to be successful is razor sharp. Her path can serve as a blueprint for aspiring young athletes and all who seek growth and improvement.

“I learned over the years that you can never take anything for granted and you have to treat every rep, practice, and game like it is your last. Always believe” ~ Lauren Loven

Watch the podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXj9B063yBpSMGPrQbMYSfQ/about

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For everything worth something, we pay a price. Sometimes the price is regret for not preparing - but even in this, there are opportunities to grow. The key: you must pay a price.

When you can no longer change a situation, change yourself.

Paul Downs discusses the Warrior PATHH perspective on personal growth, struggling well, shifting perspectives and Post Traumatic Growth. From PTSD, to struggles in normal life, Paul highlights best practices and growth practices that benefit all comers.  

25:08 - It's not about what's wrong but what happened - a paradigm shift. 

32:50 - Choice and Post Traumatic Growth (reacting vs responding) 

49:40 - Doing Hard Things: Don't do big shit, do little shit in a big way. 

1:12:20 - Growth and wellness are yours - focus on you. Seek joy. 1:17:40 - Be Curious and Practice Gratitude. 

1:24:00 - Should you go to Warrior PATHH?  Boulder Crest Foundation: https://bouldercrest.org/ 

Be it GWI, chronic disease or some trauma - there is meaning in your struggle. How can you use your experiences to help others, and in-turn, yourself.

Don't live life in the dark, turn your lights on and LIVE.