Before Essay

The last year has been incredible in so many regards. I’ve shown so much growth in almost all aspects of my life. Body, mind, and soul have not only improved but feel enlightened. This is a transitional year as I am almost finished with my MBA. I’m also taking a lesser role with my company to pursue bigger opportunities. I am moving in mind and physically to a place where positivity is more prevalent and the environment is more nurturing for me to blossom further. I’ve done some great things but I feel that I am ready to jump to the next level…

Body & Health
I am in great health and in great physical shape. I’ve been weight training for more than 2 years and playing basketball every week consistently for more than a year. I can maybe gain another pound or two of muscle, but I don’t want to add fat. That being said, I’m cheating. Genetically I was gifted with a thin frame that I could put muscle onto. But I eat a lot of junk food and I don’t do enough to maintain a flat and sculpted stomach. I haven’t had a physical in years and I in the back of my mind it bothers me I don’t know for certain how healthy I am. I haven’t been to the dentist in a similar amount of time and I have the same issue. When I suffer injuries from basketball other aspects of my active lifestyle, I tend to push through at the gym or on the court or in my life. I need to slow down and take better care of myself. It takes patience and the courage to know the truth even if there is nothing there to afraid of.

Relationships
Through my affiliations and personal network I have come to know a lot of many great people. I’ve also to come to know a lot of fun people who take up my time. It’s not a bad thing but it keeps me from building relationships or repairing relationships with my “A” people. I need to spend less time with them and spend more meaningful time with the ones that should matter the most to me.

Work/Business
I have been extremely productive in the past but at stints, I lose my focus and get sidetracked by people and other activities. I have so many projects going on that the same time that it over commits me. I can’t get give the quality to each project that I need to and if I do then others suffer. I need to refocus and realign my skills and passions to be the most proficient I can be.