Category Archives: Black Excellence

Get Rid of “Try”

There are a lot of words that I would like to use a lot less in my vocabulary. https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZHBhBOd4dfiJHGQeNWkG1?si=qary459HSAKliMdUxfHnqA The one that I chose in this case would be the word “Try.” This is not because the word try is a bad word. Actually, the word try do is motivational as we try new things. I do think that the word Try has the potential to set us up for failure. Why do I say that the word “Try” has the potential to set us up for failure?

I say this because the word Try leaves room for an easy exit when working on a task. I sometimes use that word with reservations where I can quit at any time. I would then have the liberty to say, well at least I tried. I don’t discourage anyone from trying anything new. In fact, I encourage anyone to try new things. Trying new things is what keep us moving forward and adding excitement to our lives. I do think that it’s better for me to approach any task with the mentality that I’m pursuing something or working on something. So today, I’m working to use the word Try a lot less in my vocabulary. I’m officially replacing the word try with the word working (working on).

Feeling Appreciative

How are you feeling right now?

I’m feeling good and appreciative right now! I say that, not because everything is all good, but because I do appreciate the good. I also appreciate the lessons that I learn from the bad. I’m appreciative for several reasons. I’m thankful for my health and strength.  I’m thankful to be in my right state of mind.  I’m thankful for my family. Most importantly, I’m thankful to celebrate my (20th Wedding Anniversary). I’m actually out of town right now celebrating with my wife. I’m appreciative of her and I believe that she’s appreciative of me. To answer the question to this prompt, I’m appreciative of life. Thanks for hearing my two cents about this topic. Have a great day everyone. Check out my Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZHBhBOd4dfiJHGQeNWkG1?si=qary459HSAKliMdUxfHnqA