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Yesterday’s Gone

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The new year is now well underway and there is no looking back.
There is only keeping your eye on the prize, there is only looking forward.

Looking forward is only for making it happen. Doing what it takes now to achieve your goals.

Forget those “new year’s resolutions” and all that nonsense. You have a wide-open calendar ahead and the past is yesterday and yesterday is gone. I can never go back. You can never go back. None of us can ever go back.

That is because there is nothing to go back to. We cannot change the past but we can change the future. You can change your course in life, you an increase the trajectory you were on to something bigger and better.

So how do you change your future?

Folks, I am going to let you in on a secret that most people know but few would even admit:

You change your future by living the best today you can.

The present is where it is at. By living in the moment, making choices and decisions that align with where you want to be later (not now).

Right now, you are living your life. As you are living in the present there is no benefit with focusing on the past and the future is still not written. While you may be working towards building a better future, remember you still must get through today.

You must do this every day until you reach your goal or achieve your dream then you continue to do so for all the remaining days of your life.

Get to work on today to go forever forward because yesterday’s gone.

Thank you,
David Guerra

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On Building Success…

Not so long ago, I found myself at a crossroads. A crossroad where a decision had to be made. An action had to be taken. I had backed myself into a corner and in no uncertain terms the only way out was to barreling through those obstacles that did their best to keep my back to the corner.

Thinking they had the upper hand, I knew that I had to no choice but do what had to be done. The actions I took might be right for everyone but they were right for me. I was letting the wrong people have the upper hand for far too long. In doing that it was costing me more than I ever knew. However, I was astonished how quickly my sight had cleared up and the burden of trying hard to not make waves was lifted. I did what I had to do to distance myself, my wife, and my children from the insecurities of others. If I wanted to SUCCEED as a husband and father, their insecurity had long was a liability.

The time came to cast off their chains that weighed me down, I had to break from the ties that anchored me to their world. I had to step out from the darkness they felt I deserved. I did just that and success is within reach, now more than ever.

Building success without dimming your light for insecure people involves embracing your achievements and potential unapologetically, while remaining empathetic and supportive to those around you.

It’s important to recognize that your success can inspire others, rather than intimidate them.

Start by setting clear boundaries that protect your self-worth and goals. Focus on personal growth by celebrating your milestones and learning from challenges. Practice humility by acknowledging the contributions of others, yet remain confident in your abilities. Engage in open, positive communication and offer encouragement to help others find their own path to success. By doing so, you create an environment where everyone feels empowered to shine, fostering a culture of mutual respect and inspiration.

Thank you,
David

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2025: So What If The Words Ain’t Rhyming?

Where I spent my morning.
Where I spent my morning.

Today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, was a day of another first for me. Today, I participated in a rite of passage for all of us that have achieved a certain age. A medical procedure that while is considered invasive is does not feel like it. Well, after the procedure it felt like it was over before it started.

The preparation leading up to this life event, now that was something that felt was never going to end. Before anybody tells you drinking a gallon of laxative over the course of several hours is the most difficult part of a colonoscopy, they are right!

It was most certainly the most dreaded part of the process, I heard horror stories about the 1 Gallon of Liquid Hell and the “immediate” reactions. For the grossly curious, I started after I finished the gallon.

So what does this have to with anything?

It has everything to do with everything, everywhere. It has to do with the obvious: Everyone that can should have a colonoscopy. Consider it part of being proactive when it comes to your health.

It is also a good test of how your digestive system is working. Again, being proactive.

Again, so what does this have to with anything?

Take Care of Yourself and Be Proactive!