5 Reasons...

Why You Need To TRAP

(Take Risks And Prosper)

5. Legendary. When I think of uber greatness I think of brilliance. Who doesn't wanna make history and be talked about for centuries to come? Taking risks is all about doing what they said can't be done, proving a point, and living surpassing your wildest dreams. It's never too late to be legendary, everyone has greatness in them, they just have to tap into it.

4. You Are Custom-Made. No one is like you and that's powerful. No one can do what you do, so milk it for all you've got. Don't let people try to restrain you, if you wanna be a quadruple threat, by all means let your light shine. Use your uniqueness to separate you from all the rest.

3. Your Future's At Stake. Your future life depends on your current. If you set your sights low that's all you're gonna get. But if you dream of a better life and seek it with every fiber of your being, destiny's gonna set you up right where you belong.

2. Nothing To Lose. What do you seriously have to lose? Besides regret if you don't go for it. You have two choices: 1. Risk it all to gain it all or 2. Dwell on the shoulda-coulda-woulda's the rest of your life.

1. Major Key. Shout out to DJ Khaled! lol but seriously, if you wanna be successful, the only option is to jump out of your comfort zone. Yes it's gonna be scary but it's also gonna be well worth it, believe in yourself.

NOMO FOMO

Do you sometimes wish you could be in two places at once? Do you get anxiety about missing things/events? Do you get jealous when your friends go out and you can't make it? Chances are you have a fear of missing out. You'd be surprised how many people have it, so many people want to create memories, and the thought of missing out on them can be overwhelming.

In college I struggled a lot with F.O.M.O. I'm a city girl so moving to a small town was a big adjustment. I remember looking at friends and cousin's Instagram hating that I couldn't make it to a club, dinner, or where ever because it was almost two hours away, and I had a paper due or school commitment the next day. I was in a rush to graduate because I was tired of missing out on the fun, or so I thought.

I'm here to tell you that, looking back, I didn't miss out on anything that wasn't destined for me to experience. Enjoy life. You aren't missing anything. You are exactly where you need to be, don't second guess it. And please know that things aren't always as they seem. Sure those pics on Insta look like people are having the time of their lives, when in reality that smile could fade just as quickly as the flash on their cameras.

I hate to keep mentioning J Cole but you've truly gotta Love Yourz. There's no such thing as a life that's better than yours. Stop comparing your life to peers, everyone's journey is different for a reason. Just enjoy life, don't force it. Everything that is meant for you will come, just have a little faith.

5 Reasons...

To Bet On You

5. You Are EVERYTHING. Don't you ever go second guessing yourself. You have what it takes to be great. Let go of whatever is holding you back and go for it. Your dreams are only as believable as you are.

4. You Are Dependable. If you can't depend on anyone else, who is that guaranteed support? That's right yourself. Like Beyonce said:"I know that I will never disappoint myself." Count on you and your dreams will come true!

3. You Are Worthy. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to shine. Bet on you and you'll never get left behind.

2. You Are Custom. There is no one like you in this world. Some may have similarities but you are a rare gem custom-made by God himself. Don't let anyone try to diminish your unique, you were born this way.

1. You Are Brilliant. Your ideas matter. Your gift matters. And it's only right that you showcase that to the world. Don't second guess yourself, you have it in you, all you've gotta do is use it.

Tomorrow IS Promised

It boggles my mind when people say:"tomorrow isn't promised" when the reality of it is that tomorrow in fact IS promised. No matter what happens today, the sun will rise and shine tomorrow with or without you.

That may seem harsh, but reality is in most cases. As kids we're told to live every day to the fullest, but also prepare and focus for tomorrow. But if tomorrow isn't promised what exactly are we preparing for?

Stop making excuses, putting it off until tomorrow. Procrastinating and doing everything but what you need to be doing. Make today the first day that you start working towards your destiny. Now is all you have. Now is all you need.

When it comes to dreams either you're gonna risk it all and leap, or give up and sleep. No one is gonna hand you a dream; nor will you ever experience true fulfillment if you don't go after it. What exactly do you have to lose? And more importantly what do you have to gain if you actually go for it?

Save yourself some regret later on in life by just doing it. Set aside all the reasons you shouldn't and do it for you. Make yourself proud and lay the foundation to the beginning of your success. Now is all you need, time is of the essence and there's no time like the present.

5 Reasons...

Mistakes Are Okay

5. They Make You Great. Think of a mistake as a re-do. Everything you did wrong the first time should be all the ammo you need to create a masterpiece the second, third, or hundreth time.

4. They Inspire. They say "when you're down the only way is up" and what better way to get motivated than to gain inspiration off of your mistakes?

3. They Shape. Mistakes have a way of making you more persistent than ever. Mistakes ultimately shape you into the person you are destined to be.

2. They Humble. There's no better truth serum than a "no" or a missed opportunity. Humbling experiences create humility, don't be ashamed, everyone needs a dose of humble pie every once in a while.

1. They Teach. Above all, the mistakes teach you to give your all. They make you stronger, wiser, and ultimately better. Look at a mistake as a means of another direction, just a small detour to you destination; you'll still get there, just not as easily as you'd hope.

All Ladies Should B.Y.O.B

**Disclaimer: This will not be a post about alcohol lol. There's always a method to my madness, just ryd with me.

So what's B.Y.O.B? Believe in Your Own Beauty.

You is kind.

You is smart,

You is important.

In the words of the late great Dr. Seuss:

 "You are you, that is truer than true, there is no one alive that is youer than you"

Believe in yourself. You are a classic that can never be replaced. You bring substance, passion and brilliance. Sure there will always be somebody smarter, prettier, and appealing but they aren't you. What is something special about you that no one can take away? That's your gift, let it radiate.

Don't ever let somebody try to diminish your worth, your beauty, your being. You are everything you were meant to be. You possess the power to shine through trying times, and live like you haven't been through a thing.

Embrace your beauty. You are specially made for the right souls to appreciate. Harvest your greatness and only showcase it to the ones that will appreciate it the most. Go be great, you don't have a choice!

Dreams Pick You

It's true. But it's fear, doubt, and lack of ambition that inevitably sabotages it all. We've all encountered something we love doing, something that makes life worthwhile, yet overlook or stray away from pursing it because it doesn't seem feasible.

You'll never know how far your dreams can take you until you tap into it. Believe in your gift, work towards mastering your craft, and live your dream. There are too many positives to let one negative set you back. It doesn't matter how long it takes you to accomplish your goal, just as long as you do it. It could take years to ultimately get where you want to be, but you'll thank yourself later.

Just think of how grand life could be if you set aside all the reasons you shouldn't do something, and finally decide to just go for it. I don't know about you but I'm ready to reap the benefits of my hard work and sacrifice. There's no reason you shouldn't go for it, the dream won't just magically go away because you're afraid of failure.

Dream big, and most importantly don't let yourself down. Go for it even if it seems impossible. You'll meet people along the way that will help you and can possibly become a mentor. If you want to be great it will radiate, and when people see how much you believe in yourself so will they. What are you waiting for? Take an inch towards your mile today!