To Be GREAT...

Today, I am saddened by the death of Muhammad Ali but inspired by his life and his legacy that will remain long after this day. History. Legend. Icon. MAN. Although, boxing is my LOVE, Ali represented so much more than that to me. Next to boxing, when I think of Muhammad Ali the word "Freedom" comes to mind and for many beautiful reasons. And because I believe that he has transitioned to another state of being in which he is at peace; I pray for his family, his fans, and all who loved him up close or from afar. May you find peace and comfort in all the GREATNESS he left for us to enjoy. REST WELL CHAMP. ❤️

Now, there are a limitless number of things we can all learn from Ali. You don't just become great without doing certain things. With GREATNESS come HARD WORK!!! My teammate Big Boo says it all the time (paraphrasing) "everybody wants to be strong but don't wanna lift no muphuckin' weight!" Or something like that... LOL!!! Rarely can you elevate your existence by being stagnant. You have to make moves, you have to put in WORK!!!

Sacrifice is always in the mix of being GREAT. So many of US are not willing to sacrifice certain people, places and things in our lives and THE SAME SPOT is where we will continue to stand. Still. Holding on to what we have grown accustomed to or feel we need  in our lives versus letting whatever it is go, as it is truly hindering our progression. That is our poison. I will be the first to admit,  this is me. I am beyond loyal and most times loyal to the wrong people. Those who truly could give a rats pink a$$ about me, where I'm trying to go, and what I'm trying to do. I'm sure most of you can relate. Change in this area is an immediate MUST in order to continue moving forward. Progressing. 

Dedication and commitment can't be played with either. For me, extreme is what keeps me engaged. It's not always the best approach and it can be looked upon negatively by others. However, my all in or don't phuck with it at all has worked more in my favor than not. And at this point, who gives a phuck what it looks like to others. People are either going to support you or find reasons to hate you. Therefore DO WHAT YOU DO, HAVE NO REGRETS, AND NEVER STOP!!! Individuals who are committed and dedicated, reach their goals. They succeed. They attain GREATNESS! 

Freedom... The other word that comes to mind when remembering Ali. 

To be GREAT you must be free. Free from the negativity within you and around you. Free from worries about what others think. Free from caring about who's gonna like you and who's not. Free from limitations of the mind and spirit. Free from making excuses for your current state and free from making excuses for the state of others. Freedom is essential. Mandatory. 

Will being GREAt be an easy task? Not at all. And there are varying levels of greatness. Most of us will never be remembered as Ali, Prince, or Michael Jackson but we can without a doubt achieve our own level of GREATNESS! CREATE YOUR GREATNESS! Your legacy! Do not allow anyone or anything to hinder your acceleration towards being GREAT. And most importantly be your own biggest fan! Let go of desiring the approval of others because in the end, only what you think matters! Now, let's get started!!!