Each time I watch this video now I come up with a different meaning behind it depending on the mood I'm in, and that is exactly the reaction I want from my viewers; to question what they are doing at that very moment and everything leading up to that moment. Life has endless meanings that change on the daily, but one thing is true and that is the fact that life is a progression. Some times are going to pass by faster than others but there will always be a point, or several points, in our life when we look back and question where time has gone. In the fast paced world we live in always focusing on the next thing we rarely take the time to stop and reflect. We are always looking for the next greatest thing which I realized is what I do. But I do not take this as a bad thing, I view it as a good thing because I am never okay to settle with average. I am constantly looking for new ways to improve my life and push myself to the next level. After making this video I realized all of the great things I have accomplished in life and what struggles I have worked through and each of those things has led me to exactly where I am now, sitting at Starbucks at UT, 1,356 miles away from home.
I have realized that life is so precious and it can be taken away at any second, and with this I have made it my mission to leave my mark on this world wherever I go for that simple fact. I believe we are all put on this earth for a reason and is our duty to discover that and manifest in that. It is the little things in life that mean the most, from telling my parents I love them to smiling to strangers. If you are content with yourself and happy with your accomplishments, you can help others to do the same. There is no time in life to take a time out for you will miss out on too much. Although always working towards a goal is tiring, but it sure as hell will be worth it. I believe we should always be striving to become the best versions of us because there is just not enough time to not strive for greatness. If you go through life settling for mediocre, then what will you have when you look back on life? There will always be people who doubt you, but all you need in life is to believe in yourself because with that, anything is possible.
We will not always get the outcomes we hope for but that doesn't mean it is a fail, rather it means it is a learning process. The ability to get back up when life kicks you down builds strength and every time you get kicked down you will be able to come back stronger than the time before. There are ups and downs in life but hard work should be consistent throughout. I have learned that hard work always beats talent which shows so much about your character. Playing sports and being dedicated to my fitness has taught me that results won't come overnight, but the dedication and consistency over time will create change and being able to look back and give yourself 100% of the credit for achieving your goal is the greatest feeling in the world. The desire for greatness must come from within, no one else can want it for you, so light that fire inside and go change the world.
https://vimeo.com/195042278
