Choosing Your Hard Has Never Been Easier

TL;DR Choose your hard and live your life.

Well, the circus is back on the road! Getting fired up because we are "running it back" on this work-from-anywhere lifestyle this year. Yes, it's a challenge, but we're up for it.

Last week was the first step in our journey for us this year- we had to split up the gang. My wife, Tambre, went down to Miami to represent Team USA in a beach volleyball tournament, while the kids and I went to Orlando to visit my parents, who are in town.

Go, Team USA!

Tambre played exceptionally well, but unfortunately, her team lost in the last 20 seconds of the match. It was heartbreaking, but Tambre's performance throughout the tournament was truly inspiring.

Despite the loss, Tambre's passion for the sport and her resilience in the face of adversity was truly remarkable. And we know that she will only come back stronger and more determined to succeed in the future. I'm amazed by her grit.

^Check out this clip of Tam from this weekend.

Ultimately, I want to express this week that it boils down to life being hard, no matter how you look at it, so why not choose your hard? I remember hearing Jerry Seinfeld's quote, "Your blessing in life is when you find the torture you're comfortable with."

This experience has reminded me that life is full of highs and lows, and we must be resilient in the face of adversity. It's okay to feel disappointed and heartbroken sometimes, but we must keep pushing forward and never give up on our dreams.

Whether it's pursuing our passions or cherishing our relationships, life is a journey filled with beautiful opportunities and challenges. We can navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience by embracing a growth mindset and choosing our perspective.

Meanwhile, in Orlando...

A core value for our family is that life is all about choosing your hard; by choosing your hard and embracing the challenges that come with it, you can build a strong foundation for success and personal fulfillment.

Despite my colleagues and the company I work for being accommodating, working remotely is hard for me, as it requires me to adapt to a new way of working and communicating with colleagues. It can be straight-up frustrating.

However, I understand that it is necessary for this part of my life to enable the lifestyle my family and I have chosen to live. The flexibility to work from anywhere allows us to travel, spend time with loved ones, and pursue our passions without sacrificing our careers. While it can be challenging at times, I'm grateful for the opportunity to work remotely and the freedom it provides.

Working remotely has forced me to become highly efficient with my time. With life outside of work being so demanding, I simply can't afford to waste any precious moments. I have to make the most out of the 40 hours a week that I'm given, so I've become more focused and intentional in my work. I've learned to eliminate distractions and prioritize tasks to ensure that I'm making progress toward my goals. Working remotely has also given me more control over my schedule, allowing me to work during the hours when I'm most productive. While it can be challenging at times, being forced to be so efficient with my time has been a valuable lesson and has helped me become a more productive and effective worker.

• Remote work demands efficient time management.
• Maximize the 40-hour workweek due to life's demands.
• Prioritize tasks and minimize distractions.
• Greater schedule control and productivity with remote work.
• Be an intentional worker.

What is Choosing your hard?

Choosing your hard means consciously embracing the difficulties and challenges of pursuing a particular goal or path in life. It's the recognition that life is inherently complex and that success and personal fulfillment often require significant effort and discomfort.

Choosing your hard requires;

• Prioritizing what's truly important to you
• Setting goals that align with those priorities
• Committing to the hard work and sacrifice required to achieve those goals.

It means stepping out of your comfort zone, taking risks, and pushing yourself beyond what you thought was possible.

It's important to note that choosing your hard doesn't mean you must suffer needlessly or ignore your well-being. It means making a conscious choice to accept the challenges and difficulties that come with pursuing your goals while also taking care of yourself and seeking support when necessary.

In short, choosing your hard means recognizing that life is hard no matter what and embracing the hard work and challenges that will lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

I'll leave you with these nuggets of wisdom as you embrace the hard things in your life this week:

• Accept that life is inherently challenging, and there will be times when you face difficult situations.
• Recognize that you can choose your attitude and perspective in any situation.
• Identify your priorities and determine what challenges are worth pursuing to achieve your goals.
• Practice resilience by developing coping mechanisms that allow you to bounce back from setbacks and continue moving forward.
• Embrace discomfort as a necessary step towards growth and personal development.
• Cultivate a growth mindset by focusing on the opportunities and possibilities that come with challenging situations.

So to all of you out there facing your own challenges this week, I encourage you to stay positive, remain resilient, and keep moving forward.