If I was handed the life I had wanted, I would not have had the opportunity to be challenged to grown and build character to be who I am today. I have been through my fair share of adversity, challenges, trials and tribulations. Although you do not always need stress and friction to overcome and persevere to a greater self, for me it has served to lead me to a greater life purpose and drive. . . Amazingly some people that have seen me grow up, think I'm spoiled- it's amazing how people who have seen a lot of your life, have no clue- perception is everything I suppose- and because I have so many blessings now, the assumption is that I'm spoiled. Do not let others and their words derail you. Be proud of your work, your determination and your craft. . . I know some days, maybe more than I'd like, I get distracted and fall out of focus- get lazy or complacent or play little- like "who am I". I often have to stop myself and remember my goal, where I came from and how I can be of service to others with all that life has gifted me in lessons. #bebetter #leadbyexample #growth #growthmindset #dreamer #acheiver #pursue . .. . . . . #fitnessmodel #strongfitness #sweatrx #fitspo #torontolife #gymlife #strongisthenewskinny #nike #fitfam #gym #workout #goals #nutrition #iifym #flexible-diet #superfood #macros #health #healthy #healthyliving #weightloss #goals #thesix #fitnessmodel #strongfitness #sweatrx #fitspo #torontolife #gymlife #strongisthenewskinny #nike #fitfam #gym #workout #goals #nutrition #iifym #flexible-diet #superfood #macros #health #healthy #healthyliving #weightloss #goals #thesix (at Toronto, Ontario)