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Here’s what I shared a few years ago after reading Will Smith’s memoir, WILL.
Three Questions–
What are your core values and goals?
Are you willing to make sacrifices to achieve them?
If so, what will those sacrifices cost you?
Just a little something to think about. They’re also questions I am asking myself now that I’ve seen this memory.♥️
Shaun
Good Morning! Today’s Facebook memory will definitely make you stop and think.
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” –Author Unknown
What do you want most?
That’s a question I asked myself six years ago, and one I continue to ask myself today whenever I’m faced with tough choices. What do I want most?
I’m a foodie. So, for me, it’s like having to choose between my favorite appetizer now—and I’m starving, haven’t eaten all day—and my favorite meal (cooked to perfection), but I have to wait 45 minutes before I can eat it. Mind you, I can only choose one…and I’m starving…and everyone else is eating. Of course, both will break the fast; however, only one will truly satisfy me. So, which do I choose? The quick fix or the one that’ll last?
Question—Are you disciplined enough to wait for what you want most? Better yet, do you even know what you want most? (That question just came to mind.) Because how can you choose if you don’t know? Food for thought.
Anyhoo… those are all questions I’ve asked myself over the years. Today, I know what I want most and I am not settling for less. As I keep saying, this side of 50 is different, and I’m loving it!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
I cannot say it enough, I love my Facebook memories. I love how God sends just what I need when I need it. He continuously feeds my soul. Here is another Facebook memory from another one of my accounts (I have quite a few).
Facebook Memory: December 6, 2021
After reading Will Smith’s memoir, I truly believe anything’s possible. Much too often we allow others to define what our success should look like. But success is personal and should only be defined by us. In chapter 20, Will’s therapist asks him a few questions –
“Who are you?”
“What do you truly want?”
“What are your deepest values and authentic goals?”
Deep, right?!
Listen, align your sacrifices and discipline with what you TRULY want and it will happen.✨
I noticed that I used the term, “align.” Been seeing “alignment” everywhere lately. Whatever I do from here on out has to be aligned with my purpose, aspirations, and dreams.
I hear You, God. I hear You.
I know I cannot be the only one who needs these messages. Listen, as He speaks to me and advises me to share, I will continue to do so.
Have a wonderful evening!♥️
Shaun
Found this gem this morning while searching X (Twitter) for the post I shared earlier. Thought it would be a great follow up post.
Discipline.
Are you disciplined enough to wait?
Here’s what I shared two years ago:
I’m not going to lie. Some days I am not sure if I am disciplined enough to wait. These past two years have really tested my tenacity. I know I cannot go back to what was. I refuse to do that. Don’t even have a desire to. However, I feel like I am in a boat paddling but getting nowhere; and honestly, I am tired.
A friend just sent me a job offer, but it’s not what I want to do. Of course I could accept it, but I know I wouldn’t stay. Then there’s this contract I am waiting to start. It’s one that I am really looking forward to because it is aligned with everything I want to do, but it keeps getting pushed back.
Am I disciplined enough to wait for what I want most?
Only God knows; however, at this moment, I refuse to settle. Until God says to do otherwise, I am going to be still and trust His timing. The contract has already been approved. All I have to do is be patient and wait. Y’all pray for me because if it’s pushed back again I don’t know what I’m going to do.🙏🏽
Shaun
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