The Bold Winner's Blog

Inspired to write today about Trump, who has been projected to win the U.S. election. While I generally don't like discussing politics, I find his story of resilience and historic comeback fascinating and inspiring, which is why I’m writing this. For years, he's been called every name in the book, accused of countless things, faced numerous criminal charges, and even survived two assassination attempts. Yet, he didn’t quit. He wasn’t scared into stopping his campaigns. Instead, he kept on with his mantra of "Fight, fight, fight," embodying it by returning to the campaign trail with full force. He encountered relentless attempts to cancel, discredit, and label him. Yet, he pushed through it all. The American people saw in him a resilient spirit, one that resonated with the values of America’s founding fathers, and ultimately decided he was the right leader for this moment. What’s the takeaway here? Don’t let any setback stop you, no matter how overwhelming it looks! Fa

In today’s world, it’s common to see happiness defined by what we can acquire; whether it’s wealth, influence, experiences, or recognition. Yet even as people gain these things, fulfillment often remains elusive. The philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas identified four substitutes that people often chase in place of true spiritual fulfillment: wealth, pleasure, power, and honor. These are not inherently bad pursuits; each has a role in life. But when they’re mistaken for the ultimate sources of happiness, they often lead us further from the contentment we seek, creating a void that only grows deeper. As Robert Barron writes, “One of the most fundamental problems in the spiritual order is that we sense within ourselves the hunger for God, but we attempt to satisfy it with some created good that is less than God. Thomas Aquinas said that the four typical substitutes for God are wealth, pleasure, power, and honor. Sensing the void within, we attempt to fill it up with some combin

Last week was one of those weeks where I struggled to find any motivation to write. Sometimes it's hard to explain why that happens. But as I always believe, there are no excuses. While I felt small nudges to jot down a few thoughts, I didn’t follow through. And that’s okay; it’s a reminder that I'm human. I have my visions, dreams, goals, and aspirations. I have a clear picture in my mind of how I want things to unfold, what I want to achieve, and the consistency I aim to maintain. But here’s the thing: we’re never at 100%, and that's perfectly fine. It’s okay if I occasionally miss a week of writing. While I don’t want it to become a habit, I also shouldn’t be too hard on myself if it happens once in a while. Sometimes, we cling to the idea that things must stay exactly as we envision them. But life doesn’t always work that way, and it’s okay to accept that. We are human; imperfect and prone to error. Our true beauty lies in those imperfections. So perhaps what you can ta

On the first day of this month, a thought came to mind, and I shared it with some friends: "As a man, you must fight your demons. You must handle your responsibilities, and you must defend your truth.   No one is coming to save you, and no one is coming to make it easier for you. It's all on you. You must do your best, always trust in your God, and survive.   Stay focused, and always take your steps, your actions, your shots, no matter how overwhelming or difficult it may seem.   That’s the only way.   If you choose to give up, know that you’re on your own." Based on this, I’m writing today’s blog post to dig deeper into this truth. The Hard Truth: No Easy Way Out It’s a difficult realization to accept, but there’s no easy way out of the challenges and struggles you face in life. The only way is to face them head-on, take charge, and exert full control over the things you can influence.  What exactly can you control?   Your choices, your responses, your determination, and

There are people who believe in complete freedom; the freedom to act as they want, do what they want, and behave however they choose, without any regard for the future or the consequences of their actions.  To them, it doesn’t matter what comes to mind; they do it because it "feels good," because they want to in the moment, and because, as they say, "the future isn’t guaranteed anyway." Many of these individuals often throw around phrases like "life is too short," interpreting it as a green light to do anything and everything without careful consideration. In their view, since time is limited, we should rush through life, doing whatever we feel like because, well, life is short. However, anyone who has paid attention to the lives of those who didn’t care about their choices; who acted impulsively because it felt good in the moment, can easily see that this kind of lifestyle is often filled with regret later on. People end up regretting poor choices: neglec

  Late for last week’s post. :) When we talk about diversity, many immediately think of categories like race, religion, or gender. Those are important, but there’s a crucial element of diversity that often goes unnoticed: the diversity of experiences . What do I mean by this? People are different, not just in appearance or background, but in how they experience the world. No two individuals share the exact same life experiences, interpret events in the same way, or feel the same emotions about what happens in their lives. Understanding this is key to recognizing that we are all unique in our own way. The choices we make, influenced by these varied experiences, should be respected; as long as they don't disrupt the natural functioning of society or challenge what some call the "norm." What is the ‘norm’ anyway? The "norm" is a set of behaviors or expectations generally agreed upon by society. But here's the thing: it shouldn’t mean everyone has to make the sa

Recently, a friend recommended the movie Into the Wild , and after watching it, I found it absolutely fascinating! The movie is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who abandoned his secure life and possessions to seek solitude in the wild forests of Alaska. Before watching the movie, I told my friend that I thought it was a crazy idea (I couldn’t understand why anyone would leave a secure life in society to live alone in the wild). Nevertheless, I agreed to watch it; and it turned out to be a beautiful experience. I still believe it's incredibly brave but reckless to do what Chris did. However, the insights he gained from his journey, the experiences, and the conversations he had with people along the way, which were later used in the making of the movie, resonated deeply with me. They touched on many truths I believe about finding meaning and happiness. Here are some key moments from the movie that stood out to me: Chris’s Conversation with Wayne Chris :

Some inspiring collection of quotes I came across today, originally shared by Angelakleesart , really resonated with me: - “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi - “You are not the darkness you endured. You are the light that refused to surrender.” – John Mark Green - “Every storm runs out of rain.” – Maya Angelou - “You’ve been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved.” – Unknown The first quote by Rumi especially stood out. The wound represents the challenges, struggles, and difficulties we all go through at different points in our lives. Through navigating these difficulties, we gain a new sense of awareness, one that strengthens us and transforms us into stronger versions of ourselves. This awareness motivates us to take inspired action, which brings me to the focus of this post. Most people believe that taking action is enough to yield results. While action is important, this is only half the truth. The key is to take action from a place of awaren

The idea to write this came to me at 4:52 on a Monday afternoon. All the things that scare you exist only in your mind. They exist because you think about them, you worry about them, and that's what feeds your imaginary fear. But here's the truth: it doesn't really exist. Your imagination creates it, so it appears to be real, but it isn't. "Fear not." Many people are running away from their fears and everything else that weighs them down.  Your fears only exist because of two reasons:   1. You haven't recognized that they don't really exist.   2. As a consequence, you're not 100% committed to getting your life together. That means going into action mode; doing what you need to do to destroy that fear. But here's the catch: thinking you can destroy your fears on your own, with just action, without recognizing the supreme motivation , is a mistake. So, start with the supreme motivation. Take time to absorb, believe, and realize that you are loved

The supreme motivation is knowing that the only thing you need to be the best version of yourself and to achieve everything you deserve is the fact that you are loved. Many people go through life without even being aware of this. They are unaware because they think they need to find this love somewhere outside of themselves. So, they wait to feel loved and valued until someone else loves them or behaves in a way that makes them feel loved. They also wait until things are going well for them, until everything is working out in their lives as they have envisioned it. They make a conscious choice to continue feeling miserable until they receive something that makes them feel loved or valued. The reality is that they are already loved. It is so strange and counterintuitive that something they seek externally (from circumstances or expectations from other people) has always been with them. You are loved because something gave you the opportunity to exist, to have a mind, a spirit, and consc