Rise Again From The Struggle

I've done my fair share of woodworking. During that process, I learned a LOT about trees and wood. Today, while I was at the creek enjoying some time in nature, I took notice of the massive tree roots that were in the open and holding these trees over the water. It reminded me of how resilient mother nature is when left alone and not coddled by a human that thinks they will take away some of the t...

Don't make the mistake of forgetting why you are becoming your best self. Now, this doesn't mean that sometimes people fall out of your life along the way. That happens as you realize the nature of those relationships was not genuine. You also don't need to bash those people as you outgrow them. See the person you need to be to show up the most powerfully for those you want in your life or want to...

This won't be popular... but it's true. If you think I don't know what I'm taking m talking about, you should learn my history. You have the ability to change. You just don't want to lose your excuse to act a fool. Start taking accountability for your life. Of course, it'll be tough. That doesn't mean it's not possible. In fact, that's how you know it'll be worth it. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise...

People fail to reach their goals because they have a fixed mindset. You are afraid to suck at something because you believe you are born with the skill, or you don't have it. The reality is that you just need to keep working and trying. Everyone sucks at first. Switch your focus to the process and gain the skills needed to achieve. It's not impossible. You just have to keep at it. No excuses! Kevi...

What you measure matters. If you frequently miss your goals, it's likely you are making them too generic. When you can't track your progress, it's hard to know where you stand. Need help? Let's talk. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

People follow energy. If you think you're the leader and your energy isn't being matched... you might not be the leader of the group. Learning to stay calm under pressure will bring an aura about you that others will want to follow and match. If you are calm and believe in the actions, those people will eventually do the same. If you're chaotic and there's not a true leader in the group, though, t...

What you think of as a problem is nothing more than an obstacle you haven't solved yet. That's usually because you keep using the same logic, thoughts, and actions that got you to that point to try and solve it. Yet, what got you there won't get you out. Follow, like, and share for more tips to keep your mind sharp! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Don't be like most of society and only plan the day before a big event. You won't be prepared. Instead, spend your time preparing for any situation that comes up. You might not have all the answers, but working your mind, body, and soul on a daily basis will give you the ability to deal with anything that gets in front of you. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

It's all about what goes on between the ears. Stress is your bodies way to focus on a small target for safety. That means whatever you choose to focus on will guide your actions and energy. It also guides your internal chemistry. Choose the right focus. See the path forward and the opportunity for growth. Stress to our systems is the only way we learn, grow, and develop, so learn to embrace it! No...

New Year, new you. Are you still on track? Or did you hit the two week slump? Most people hit this stretch and miss once, then fall off track for good. That's because you keep believing you're still that person. Change your identity. Be the person that doesn't quit after two weeks. Be the person who gets back on track quickly after a miss. Eventually, that leads to being the person that just doesn...

This isn't going to be popular, but that doesn't make it less true. Stop counting the days since your last (fill in the blank). Stop talking about what your old habits were. If you've really moved past them, talking about it all the time isn't going to help you. The exception to this is to use it to motivate and teach others. If that's not your goal, then that version of you no longer exists. Ther...

You need to be able to look at yourself and either see the deficiencies yourself or be able to hear it from subside else. This is the only way to grow. Finding your weaknesses and building them up will help you get to where you want to go. If you're too sensitive and can't handle that feedback from yourself or others, you won't get anywhere near your full potential. This doesn't mean to be so crit...

Cold showers are said to have a lot of health benefits. Maybe that's true. Maybe it's not. What I do know is they suck, especially in the winter! Yet I take one every day. The benefit to me is doing something hard. I dread it every time. I feel amazing after I'm done, though! Find something hard to do every day to build that mental strength! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

I not only do these videos to help anyone willing to listen, I do them because I need the lessons, too. I almost quit after hitting some adversity during my shoveling tonight, but I quickly remembered my mission. No matter how skilled you get, you will always have things come up. These skills help you defeat them, however, so you can get back to your mission before anyone even notices you had a mo...

Live every day like it's your last. I didn't like this advice in the past, but I just added a twist that makes me rethink this. Live with purpose and try to leave this world better than you came into it. You don't need to impact the ENTIRE world, either. Leave an impact with your circle, and encourage them to do the same. Eventually, the entire world will be impacted. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise...

Things don't get easier. You just get stronger. I had to remind myself of this as I started my workout. Then I thought about how true it is for everything else, too. It all comes down to skill, though. Nothing is hard, nor easy. You just have to learn skills that prepare you to deal with "heavy" things. They aren't easier. You get stronger, so you process it faster. What are some things you are st...

It doesn't take as much time as you think to improve yourself 1% each day. In less than 15 minutes a day, you can dramatically change your life. Will you do it? Or will you keep making excuses about why you couldn't find 15 minutes in a day? Most of you spend more time than this on the toilet, so don't keep lying about not having the time 😂 No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Using the same logic and thinking that got you stuck in the first place isn't going to get you where you're going. You keep trying to figure things out, but you're looking at it from the same perspective you always do. You're asking the wrong questions and solving the wrong problem. Spend more time understanding the real problem, then solve it for good. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The...

After a quick bout of irritation today, I decided to take action and do something about the problem. I gave up a big chunk of my day to clear a portion of the public sidewalk that will go uncleared otherwise. I still have a LOT to do over the coming days, but I made a big dent in it today. I don't say this to seek praise. I don't need it nor deserve it. My actions today used to be common in this c...

Take some time to be frustrated. Just do it while you get to work. Accept you messed up, and you need to be better next time. Just do it while you get to work. There's no need to beat yourself up over these things, but it doesn't help to pretend it isn't dumb either. The skill is doing all this and finding a way to correct the mistake. That's what I did today. Thankfully, my wife got out there abo...

The stats are what they are. Are you going to be on the majority side that quits? Or are you going to be one of the few that stick with it? Stop blaming your family for your inability to change. You're an adult now, so it's your decision to keep whining or start winning. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

You don't need to sacrifice anything to reach your goals. You decide to do what it takes, or you decide not to do what it takes. It's that simple. If you're concerned about what you might be missing because of your choice, then you don't want it as bad as you claim. It's a like to have, not a have to achieve. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

I almost let a weak thought cheapen my workout tonight. I caught it in time, though, and defeated it! These thoughts will roll in constantly, and if you're not putting in the work to recognize them and defeat them, you aren't getting the most out of yourself. The best part is, I got my new handstand record afterward, too! I'm up to 22 seconds on the hold! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From T...

Winners quit... a lot! They just knew what to quit and when to quit. If a book isn't doing anything for you, move on from it. Your time is valuable, so spend it on things that add value to your life and not on proving a point. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

I'm not a fan of the saying that there are only winners and learners. You can definitely lose. There are absolutely losers. We've all been on both sides. Losing, or the threat of losing, is a good thing. It provides motivation to improve and grow. This saying also suggests you don't need to learn from a win. Yet we see time and again, this isn't the case. Pretending that failure doesn't exist is a...