Dreaming is FREE! The HUSTLE is sold separately!

“The only true wisdom is knowing I know nothing” -Socrates. One of my highly regarded quotes from Socrates, a Greek philosopher that is credited for Western philosophy and among the first moral philosophers.

I resonate with this quote as it encompasses many things for me; such as knowing that knowledge is infinite, there’s always something new to be discovered no matter how much I know already. Not only does it inspire me to want to learn more but to dream, to dream the impossible and face my fears. Fears of what; well simply put, failing. It’s hard to fail whenever you want something so bad that it stops you in your tracks of progression. I’ve had many failures; personal and career wise. I’ve had immeasurable dreams that didn’t pan out to my expectations. Just remembering those event in my mind bring on the feelings and emotions I experienced when the events happened. I allow myself to feel it and move on, knowing those are just momentary thoughts; they aren’t real. I always allow myself space to recognize and acknowledge the uncomfortableness; though its painful at times. After this I clear my thoughts and permit myself to dream a bigger and more adventurous dream! Dreaming is free and it’s all in our own space, the majority of the time there’s plenty of ifs, buts and maybes that get in the way. In the way of the cliff jump! That’s my favorite part the jump! I can’t help but love the adrenaline rush, I have to admit I’m good at that. I jump feet first; don’t mistakenly think I don’t ponder all of the horrific scenarios of potential defeat. Because believe me I do. I don’t allow that to stop me from creating my own greatness and doing what I think is best for myself and my little family. One of my substantial accomplishment thus far might not sound significant to anyone but myself. I amazed myself and was left speechless of what I was capable of. I started running. Yes you read that right! Running. I hate running.

I always have! I did track and field and only ever did field. I was great at the discus and shot-put throw. If you would have told me I could run a two consecutive miles, I would have laughed uncontrollably. After a dear friend passed away, things became more “real”. I remember the last conversation I had with him. I close my eyes and still hear his voice and replay the conversation. “Gigi, if you plant good seeds, you will always get good crops”. I apply it in my day to day, I want the best crops so I make it a mission to plant the best seeds. After his passing I started to encourage myself with a fierceness, to guarantee I was showing up and hustling for myself. The dreams and the inspirations started formulating. The certainty I had my back allowed me to keep going. Never allowing those around me to project their insecurities and doubts on me. So as of today I am able to run 6 consecutive miles, and every morning I run four throughout the week. My next goal is to run in a marathon. I trust myself and my abilities to do whatever I dream and execute on it. So dream as much and as unrestrained as you can! Never forget though, the dream is just the beginning! The hustle is the rigorous more rewarding part!