The Japanese believe that if it could be better, it’s as good as broken. Look to always improve upon what you have created. You never know…something may just click. A spark may be lit, And you might just… Launch – Evan Sanders
The world needs better men. This blog is simply my journey to becoming a better man every day and the lessons I learn along the way.
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Over the past 6 months, something happened to me that took me a long time to understand. The fire burned a little less hot, the dreams became a little less bright, the passion because a little less dull, and I started to become more and more disappointed. I was disappointed in life, people, and myself mostly. This may seem like quite a shock in the face of the fact that I just spent 6 months on a novel that truly was a defining moment in my life so far. However, as I look back on those past months, I realize how hard they were. I can see the crumbling and the eventual decline of my excitement for life. The words became a little less…
I know immediately when I am starting to go south. The frustration creeps in and consumes everything in my mind. I start feeling it in my lower back and quickly a sense of agitation reaches the back of my neck, shoulders, and arms. To be honest, I get pretty pissed off and don’t want to be around anybody, be touched by anyone, or say anything. I just want to retreat…to be left alone, and to do it all on my own. That’s a pretty big “act” as I would call it. The act is what you go to when you are down and unhappy. And for me, a sense of “I can do it by myself what do I need other people for” becomes…
(Quick announcement: I have just finished round 2 of The Better Man Project book edits and it will be back out on the shelves very soon. Thank you all for your patience) The look on people’s faces when I say that I had a soul of Swiss cheese are priceless. “What in the world does cheese have to do with your soul Evan?” Everything. Deep holes in your soul. I have spent so much time looking back into my past for a few good reasons. I know I advocate staying in the present moment quite often, but I think there is something to be said for really taking a good look at where you have come from and the events that have happened throughout…
Into the darkness I walk, Down those short choppy stairs. The light fades behind me, For a moment I look back to stare. My eyes adjust to the shadows, All unique in their own hue. It all seems too familiar, But I know this trip was due. I spent too much time basking, Away in that warm sun. But knew that there was more in me, Holes to be dealt with that aren’t really fun. Time and again my mind stuttered, Waiting for a better day. But there is no perfect moment, When you are trying to find your way. So down the stairs I walk, Seeing the crawling memories of past. Where I kept slipping and falling, The climb seemed to always last.…
They don’t complain. They want the ball. They don’t talk. They let their game speak. They fail. They work, And work, And work. It’s not the refs fault. They have a drive to win. They find weaknesses, And turn them into strengths. They are criticized. They are admired. They are ridiculed. They are celebrated. And they continue, To work, And work, And work. Greatness has no complicated disguise. It looks like work. It is work. There’s only one question… “Do you have the stomach for it?” – Evan Sanders
You enter the ring, And you can see, This is the fight of your life, Facing Muhammad Ali. But the scales are tipped, You hear cloth rip, Wrapped around your eyes, To your unpleasant surprise. ‘What do I do?’… you yell out, But no one answers your meager shout, You hear the bell ring…here we go, The crowd amplifies… enjoy the show. You have a choice…stand there in fear, Or try to shift, into another gear, Throw your punches…and try to hear, When Ali’s feet come fluttering near. He has speed and reach…’What do I possess?’ An iron jaw…and courage in excess, I’ll take the punches…I’ll wear the fight, I’ll fall down, but get up with all my might. Blow after blow, my…
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I had an interesting talk with Watson today. What made the conversation interesting is a discussion about the quote above. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” I know a lot of people hate on quotography, but for me, when I see the words, I apply it to my life. A long time ago I had a pitching coach tell me that I am my own best coach. I believe that is true. So when I hear people say things or listen to people’s advice, I pick the best pieces and apply them to my own beliefs. But in getting back to the point…the quote, really means something to me. You have to want to be the best. But more importantly, you have to…
Looking back on it On how I got to where I am I dont know if it was because I was running towards something Or running away from it But that didn’t matter What I did know is When you run into something Something bigger Something meaner Something with the power to knock you down You have to trust in yourself Trust that you can get back up And not give in Ever Cause power isn’t just about going forward It’s about not letting anything hold you back You find it in yourself You can go anywhere you want – Patrick Willis (Duracell Commercial) Read the Book! Amazon (http://amzn.to/Z0xZXT) iTunes (http://bit.ly/10ix2JQ) – Evan Sanders
