#wisdomwednesday There is a well-renowned quote that I think about a lot and it goes along the lines of working hard for something we don't care about is called stress, and working hard for something we love is called passion. When I think about passion, and trying to fulfill my passion, It generally makes me happy, and fulfilling it with the people that I truly care about, that makes me even happier. I think at the end of the day, if you keep doing what you're doing to the best of your abilities, with the right intentions, and it makes you feel good, keep doing it. Ultimately, everyday is never perfect, and sometimes things happen that we have to deal with, take care of, or find a solution to the problem. When trying to fulfill a passion, there's always bumps in the road, it will never be a smooth trajectory. When dealing with controversy or bumps in the road, these are some of the things that help me tremendously, just simple reminders.⁣⁣
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1. Keep moving forward: never put yourself in a position to make yourself stop growing. It's important to learn, to listen, to do better today than you did yesterday, to improve, and to use momentum in a positive way.⁣⁣
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2. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes things don't go our way, sometimes things are hard, but there is always a light and the end of the tunnel, there's always hope and lessons to be learned with every experience. ⁣⁣
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3. Fight negativity with positivity. At the time, things might not go our way, but there's always something good that comes out of it. Having a positive mindset makes everything a little more easier.⁣⁣
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4. Don't stress about the things that you do not have the ability to control. Focus on the things that you can control and do the best that you possibly can. Try your hardest, be your greatest. ⁣⁣
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5. Actions, speak louder than words. Be a doer, win the day. Have fun, work hard, and make history in your own way. Make your own records, and break your own records. Hard work pays off.⁣
Ryan Benoit