Success the RIGHT Way
Laurenzo Thomas • June 19, 2021
If I were to ask you "What is success?", how would you answer? At its most simple definition, success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. So when a person sets out to perform, fulfill, or execute something and they finish or complete the task or goal, they have achieved success. Whether it's a small undertaking or a major life decision, if a person gets something done that they set out to do, that is success! Now why is that so important to recognize and understand?
Many have been conditioned to believe that success revolves around wealth, fame, power, position or prestige. Or they may only equate success with the achievement of major or big accomplishments such as buying a house, getting married, or landing the perfect career. Now it is obvious the attaining of such things can be seen as finding success especially if those were the things you were striving for. But the problem is when one doesn't get to those levels and views themselves as a failure - what many view as the polar opposite of success. They fail to acknowledge the small successes they have achieved, that in fact if viewed properly could catapult them to greater successes and accomplishments!
So it is important to remember that success is basically the accomplishment of one's goals, and when it comes to business, and more important life, the small successes are going to set you up for greater achievements, greater outcomes, greater triumphs. But one must keep in mind that along this pathway there will be failures, there will be loss, there will be doubts. It is also crucial to not compare yourself to others. That is not to say you can't benefit from studying, examining, or even imitating other successful individuals. You just have to understand that their successes and their road to success may be totally different from yours. Everyone will have THEIR way to success.
As you look closely at the lives of successful individuals, you will inevitably see common threads but you may also find surprising gems that truly sets them apart. That combination is what enabled them to reach the heights they've gotten, and it can hopefully inspire you to get to where you want to be. For that reason, the goal of this blog is to share the stories of individuals and businesses who have achieved success their way and inspired myself and others to do the same.
Success The Right Way
June 20th!!! The official first day of summer. So you hoped to be in shape by summer but alas, you haven't reached your goal and you feel getting that swimsuit body is beyond your reach. The fact is, it is NOT too late to achieve notable and noticeable health and fitness goals for the summer. It all starts with nutrition and summer is the perfect opportunity to start on that whole food plant based journey. Why is that so? Though many equate summer with grilling, BBQ, picnics and vacations that can lend themselves to excess calories and poor choices, the reality is that a lot of people actually eat less just because of the hot weather. But besides that things like fresh fruit (i.e berries, watermelon, grapes, mangoes) and salads of all sorts are preferable because they are refreshing and light. Even grilling can be healthy and fun as asparagus, portobello mushrooms, onions, pineapples are popular healthy alternatives that can help you shed pounds. And if you skip the sodas, juices, and yes even the beer and focus on good ole water you will see some definite changes in your body composition sooner than you think!!! Yes, summer can still be fun and you can head to the beach with confidence! Why not start TODAY? Give yourself 2 weeks and see how you feel. Better yet, do a 21 day or 30 day challenge. The results will motivate you to keep going and you will still have over half the summer left to enjoy your new found energy and zest for life! PREAM Nutrition is here to help you!
Hello to all! It has been awhile since I posted to my blog but this post is special to me and I hope others will be inspired by it. Today, May 18th, 2024 marks the 5th anniversary since I started on my plant-based journey. Yes, that means FIVE YEARS of no meat, no dairy, no eggs and 5 years of none of my wife's red beans and rice and classic spaghetti, my mom's gumbo and sweet potato pie, and other staples of the first 49 years of my life. It also meant no fried chicken strips from Ezell's, no Jones's BBQ, no teriyaki, no burgers from Dick's. You get it! I mention all of this to just highlight that it has not been easy and there are times I may crave fried chicken, a nice steak, or a juicy burger. But I resolved in my heart to to forge ahead on this path because it literally SAVED MY LIFE! So yes, May 18th is a special day for me. There have been struggles and setbacks but I am proud to say I have never touched meat, dairy, or eggs from day one. In the process of exploring the world of veganism and particularly, whole food plant based eating, I have learned so much about myself and the lifestyle. I have lost 85 lbs but it has come with many challenges. Over the last two months I did a 60-day personal challenge as I looked forward to my anniversary. Over the next few weeks I will share details of what that entailed as well as other things I have gleaned over the last 5 years. Stay tuned!
