Uncommon Legend

Today is Monday, and I am super excited for the week ahead! I’ll be frank with you – I have no idea why. I personally have not been this excited about life in a while. Over the past year, I have experienced many transitions that have made my life like a rollercoaster. However, I now feel like I am beginning to have a grip (however small that may be) over work, school, marriage, and life itself.

I am excited because I don’t feel on guard for the first time in a year. Don’t get me wrong, last year was excellent, but I felt like I was always on my toes! This year I know I will still have things that will push me, but I feel like it is more bearable. What’s so funny is that this time last year, I had just bought my wife’s engagement ring, and I felt sick but excited simultaneously. I also gained more responsibility at work and feared how I would do it. I was timid about a lot, and I feel like it hindered many things.

This year is different, though. Not because I am different but because I feel more confident. Instead of starting the year off with a ton of intensity, I am starting with an attitude of consistency. When I went to the gym this morning, I honestly wanted to quit a couple of times, but I remembered that it’s not about constantly feeling strong; instead, it’s about getting one percent better each time. By the end of my session, I had to force myself to leave because I was running out of time! It was a great kickstart to my day and ultimately led me to write this post.

Some of you are reading this and thinking, “That’s cool, Albert, but what does any of it mean for me?” It’s simple, what’s your motivation for this year? For me, it’s consistency because I finally feel like I can settle in and focus on the task ahead of me instead of looking too far down the road. Don’t get me wrong, I love thinking of the future and what can be done to get there. However, we can’t neglect today. If we do, we wish for better circumstances and situations instead of appreciating where we are and working with what we have. Each season will bring victories and defeats, but one thing I want to hone in on is the consistency to be confident to withstand wherever life brings me. What about you? What do you want to want to focus on?