Recently I walked by my local graveyard. And I couldn't help but start to think (like I usually do) ...There lay beautiful souls. untapped potential. Many who died with hopes and dreams, And here's the scary part... Most of those dreams didn't die because they were impossible. They died because of something much more deadly: FEAR. - Fear of leaving that "safe" job - Fear of what Uncle Bob might say - Fear of actually succeeding (yeah, that's a real thing) - Fear of the unknown Listen, I've been there. We all have. But here's the truth bomb that changed everything for me: We're all on borrowed time. Every single one of us. Yet we live like we've got forever in the bank. So I made a decision. I don't want to be on my deathbed thinking... "what if?" I chose to hack my life. Here's exactly what I did: So I follow principles in my life to make sure I can be the best for my children, and wife. I always make sure to "brainwash" myself with content that support my new identity. My phone is highly curated to be ONLY following people who I get inspired by and make a net positive to the world. I don't watch the news (haven't for 5 years) I dont gossip or complain about things I can't change. I don't hang around people like that. Haven't had IRL "friends" over 5 years. Sounds lonely, but here's what most people don't get: ➡️You are the average of everything you consume⬅️ ➡️AND the people you hang around with the most⬅️ - Your inner circle - Your playlist - Your self-talk - Your daily habits Each choice is either moving you forward or holding you back. There's no neutral. Here's my daily mantra (steal it if you want): "This is your ONE shot. Make. It. Count." Now, I've got a challenge for you (and it's simple): Pick ONE thing. Just one. Something to stop. Something to start. Something that moves the needle toward your best self. Maybe it's unfollowing energy vampires on social media. Maybe it's breaking up with your news addiction.