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Success the RIGHT Way
Laurenzo Thomas • June 19, 2021
If I were to ask you "What is success?", how would you answer? At its most simple definition, success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. So when a person sets out to perform, fulfill, or execute something and they finish or complete the task or goal, they have achieved success. Whether it's a small undertaking or a major life decision, if a person gets something done that they set out to do, that is success! Now why is that so important to recognize and understand?
Many have been conditioned to believe that success revolves around wealth, fame, power, position or prestige. Or they may only equate success with the achievement of major or big accomplishments such as buying a house, getting married, or landing the perfect career. Now it is obvious the attaining of such things can be seen as finding success especially if those were the things you were striving for. But the problem is when one doesn't get to those levels and views themselves as a failure - what many view as the polar opposite of success. They fail to acknowledge the small successes they have achieved, that in fact if viewed properly could catapult them to greater successes and accomplishments!
So it is important to remember that success is basically the accomplishment of one's goals, and when it comes to business, and more important life, the small successes are going to set you up for greater achievements, greater outcomes, greater triumphs. But one must keep in mind that along this pathway there will be failures, there will be loss, there will be doubts. It is also crucial to not compare yourself to others. That is not to say you can't benefit from studying, examining, or even imitating other successful individuals. You just have to understand that their successes and their road to success may be totally different from yours. Everyone will have THEIR way to success.
As you look closely at the lives of successful individuals, you will inevitably see common threads but you may also find surprising gems that truly sets them apart. That combination is what enabled them to reach the heights they've gotten, and it can hopefully inspire you to get to where you want to be. For that reason, the goal of this blog is to share the stories of individuals and businesses who have achieved success their way and inspired myself and others to do the same.
Success The Right Way
Hello to all! It has been awhile since I posted to my blog but this post is special to me and I hope others will be inspired by it. Today, May 18th, 2024 marks the 5th anniversary since I started on my plant-based journey. Yes, that means FIVE YEARS of no meat, no dairy, no eggs and 5 years of none of my wife's red beans and rice and classic spaghetti, my mom's gumbo and sweet potato pie, and other staples of the first 49 years of my life. It also meant no fried chicken strips from Ezell's, no Jones's BBQ, no teriyaki, no burgers from Dick's. You get it! I mention all of this to just highlight that it has not been easy and there are times I may crave fried chicken, a nice steak, or a juicy burger. But I resolved in my heart to to forge ahead on this path because it literally SAVED MY LIFE! So yes, May 18th is a special day for me. There have been struggles and setbacks but I am proud to say I have never touched meat, dairy, or eggs from day one. In the process of exploring the world of veganism and particularly, whole food plant based eating, I have learned so much about myself and the lifestyle. I have lost 85 lbs but it has come with many challenges. Over the last two months I did a 60-day personal challenge as I looked forward to my anniversary. Over the next few weeks I will share details of what that entailed as well as other things I have gleaned over the last 5 years. Stay tuned!
There is absolutely no question that a plant-based diet and lifestyle has captured the minds and hearts of people everywhere. Whether it's for health reasons, for ethical reasons, or just a change from the ordinary, adopting a plant-based lifestyle is certainly a popular trend right now. But for those who truly see the amazing benefits it is definitely not just a trend. They recognize the tremendous impact it can have on one not just physically but mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. Because of this many have made the decision to embark on the journey; they are in it for the long haul! Perhaps you also have made a conscientious decision to do the same. But are you ready? What does going plant-based really mean? In essence a plant-based diet involves centering your meal choices around plants, plant centric as it were. What do we mean by plants? That would include vegetables, fruits, legumes (i.e. lentils, beans, chickpeas, peas), tubers (i.e. potatoes, yams), root vegetables (i.e. carrots, beets), nuts, and seeds. Particularly, you should strive to have at least half your plate consist of vegetables especially green veggies like kale, collards. or broccoli. Now here at PREAM Nutrition, we emphasize a no meat, no eggs, no dairy diet. In other words, nothing with a mother as Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn would say. Because of this some would label that veganism and it's true sometimes the terms could be interchangeable. We will address that in a later blog, but suffice to say a plant-based diet may allow for meat, processed foods, fried foods , etc... However, if your goal is optimal health as you travel on this journey, you will definitely want to consider avoiding meat altogether as well as processed foods, and what some would term vegan junk foods (do you hear me Doritos and Oreo cookies?) Other obvious factors in this journey are your goals. Are you trying to lose weight? Do you want to prevent or perhaps reverse certain health conditions? Is your aim to lower your carbon footprint? Whatever your goals are, they should be clearly stated so you can keep them in focus as you pursue this plant-based adventure. Having support along the way is paramount to success as well and PREAM Nutrition is here to travel with you, support you, and guide you along the way! So are you ready for this plant-based journey? Take it one step at a time, one day at a time, brace yourself for the inevitable challenges along the way, and you can be sure of reaching your destination and finding success!
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