For many years I have kept a personal journal on a private website. I have also carried a small notebook in my back pocket and jotted down ideas, lyrics, reminders, and mantras to stay on track. Throughout those years of recording and reflecting, I have always enjoyed the idea of a public version. A public blog for the curious to read so that they may find value in my ideas, and I may in return, find value in their responses.

In light of the new year, and upon discovering this new awesome platform, I have decided to get rolling with this whole “blog” thing. The teenage cynic in me has sometimes opposed blogging, assuming that no one would really care and that my personal thoughts should remain just that, personal. However after listening to that voice for many years, it has proven that the curiosity remains, and I would rather say that I tried than to continue blindly following assumptions.

Moving forward, I am one for personal growth, especially assisting others in their own journeys. Therefore I encourage you to leverage the new year for your own personal transformation. There is most likely a skeptical part of you that just read that last sentence with a voice in your head similar to “All these people making promises that they know good and damn well they are not going to follow.” However I believe that you should be change you want to see, and lead by example instead of being the overweight trainer, or the lazy motivational speaker.

In conclusion, do it! Whatever it is you wish to be, be it! I have no doubt that it will be a year of growth in all arenas of life. Join me.

No. Seriously, join me, I like talking to people.