If you may recall, before I moved to Los Angeles, I contacted many family members and friends delivering the question: "Can you help me out? I need to come up with a list of twenty-three things I must complete before I turn twenty-four. Any ideas?" Within days, I had over a 100 suggestions - some, in which will be a part of my upcoming bucketlist for twenty-four, but let me not get ahead of myself.
How did I do this past year with the Year of 23: Now or Never?
I'll start off by acknowledging the fact that I ran into many roadblocks: I never got around to learning how to play the piano, the Lakers were knocked out the playoffs before I went to a game, DayGlow LA was cancelled and I failed in my monthly chapter writing process. But such is life and I know if I really want any of this to be completed, that I will continue to work on it pass the Year of 23.
It has been an absolutely incredible year, I witnessed many dreams come true for others while I personally feel more aligned with my destiny. During this year, I read more books and literature than any previous year, I stepped outside of the proverbial box quite a bit in search of the 'answers' to life and I met tons of incredible people in LA.
BUT overall, I would probably give myself a B-. I wouldn't say I did a great job in any manner, but I think I was successful in many ways. I dreamed big and was able to cross things off my list such as the most prized: 'perform 23 selfless acts for complete strangers and at least one tally had to include me helping a friend or stranger achieve a big dream." In addition, I participated in my first race, I hiked to the Hollywood sign, I visited San Francisco, I was a 'Yes Man' for an entire week, I learned how to make delicious sushi and etc. From a bird's eye view, 13 out of 23 may seem like a failed attempt, but to me, it was a successful year because every tally gave way to something else, sometimes something BIG. One idea being an increase in passion. For the upcoming year, I am creating another list and will focus much more on planning my work and working my plan.
All in all, it was an incredible year and success is something I feel in my heart because I have become more aware of the present moments at hand. Yesterday, I actually heard the quote, 'have more presence in the present,' and that was something that really resonated with me.
As I finish creating my list for the upcoming year, I am taking every experience with me into the future.
Saying goodbye to the beautiful Year of 23 and saying hello to the Year of 24: It's Time.
Thanks for accompanying me on my journey thus far.
One Life, You Decide™
PS - $170 is now going to the One Life Brand Foundation. It's Time!
How did I do this past year with the Year of 23: Now or Never?
I'll start off by acknowledging the fact that I ran into many roadblocks: I never got around to learning how to play the piano, the Lakers were knocked out the playoffs before I went to a game, DayGlow LA was cancelled and I failed in my monthly chapter writing process. But such is life and I know if I really want any of this to be completed, that I will continue to work on it pass the Year of 23.
It has been an absolutely incredible year, I witnessed many dreams come true for others while I personally feel more aligned with my destiny. During this year, I read more books and literature than any previous year, I stepped outside of the proverbial box quite a bit in search of the 'answers' to life and I met tons of incredible people in LA.
BUT overall, I would probably give myself a B-. I wouldn't say I did a great job in any manner, but I think I was successful in many ways. I dreamed big and was able to cross things off my list such as the most prized: 'perform 23 selfless acts for complete strangers and at least one tally had to include me helping a friend or stranger achieve a big dream." In addition, I participated in my first race, I hiked to the Hollywood sign, I visited San Francisco, I was a 'Yes Man' for an entire week, I learned how to make delicious sushi and etc. From a bird's eye view, 13 out of 23 may seem like a failed attempt, but to me, it was a successful year because every tally gave way to something else, sometimes something BIG. One idea being an increase in passion. For the upcoming year, I am creating another list and will focus much more on planning my work and working my plan.
All in all, it was an incredible year and success is something I feel in my heart because I have become more aware of the present moments at hand. Yesterday, I actually heard the quote, 'have more presence in the present,' and that was something that really resonated with me.
As I finish creating my list for the upcoming year, I am taking every experience with me into the future.
Saying goodbye to the beautiful Year of 23 and saying hello to the Year of 24: It's Time.
Thanks for accompanying me on my journey thus far.
One Life, You Decide™
PS - $170 is now going to the One Life Brand Foundation. It's Time!
