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Day 1 Homework

Day 1 — Struggles & Wins (get real)

5 Struggles

I grew up overweight and was known as the “fat kid”. I struggled for over a decade with low confidence in myself. I remember as a kid wearing shirts to the beach and pool so I didn't have to look at myself.
I am impatient with my family and friends. It doesn't take much for someone close to me to piss me off and make me say or do irrational things.
I have lived a life of crime since I was a teenager. From Graffiti to drugs & alcohol. I've been arrested 4 times and each time I always wonder why I put myself in those situations.
I've always question my purpose in life. I never had any direction, motivation, or discipline to be anything better then just an average Joe.
I have the weight of my entire household on my shoulders right now, my mom is jobless and not in the best shape. Sometimes I worry about if she will find a job and what our future holds in store for us.

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5 Contrasting Wins:

Confidence: I've lost over 55lbs of fat since I started my journey. I can walk around in public shirtless, this may seem ego driven but it's not. I have realized my body is a temple.
Patience: I recently started a fitness program for my mom and that helps me understand everyone's needs are different. I've learned to appreciate all aspects of life. Especially things that require a long time to master or learn.
Resilience: I've learned to choose discipline over excuses. Staying locked in on my fitness, sobriety, and continuing to strive towards my goals. I don't let my past define who I am, how I respond to hardships does.
Discipline: I have taught myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. If I want it all I have to do is work towards it daily.
Finances: Worrying about money is pointless. Instead you should worry about the things you can control and change in your life and the money will follow. Chase your dreams not paper bills. ______________________________________

Emotion Attempting to Evoke: rejuvenation

(Hook)

“I thought adversity was something to dodge… until I realized it was the exact thing shaping the foundation for my mindset, fitness, and sobriety.”

(Visual Concept)

Me in the car, explaining how frustrated I was with my old self and the breaking point of which I just needed change

(Voiceover)

“ I used to fear change, now I I face it head on with 10 toes down.”

(Visual Concept)

Quick clips of Old photos and videos of me eating junk, drinking alcohol, doing reckless things.

(Voiceover)

“Don’t fear adversity. Face it head-on and let your actions speak louder than your excuses.“

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