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You are Not Your Past Failures

12/15/2018

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Each of us defines our boundaries. One of the most significant challenges is to learn how to live in a world of constant disruption and instant gratification and yet be relevant. Be sure you are moving in the right direction of your most authentic truth and greatest desires. There is a thin line between ridiculous and brilliant. The only person you are ever competing against is yourself.

We can never let what we are good at limit our possibilities to explore the outer depths of who we are. Never stop wondering what is next and how you will get there. Spend your life living and not merely existing. Excellence is about being your best possible self. There will always be room for improvement. You can learn as much from identifying what does not work as you can from spotting what does. 

Live with peace in knowing that every action you took in your past had a meaning behind it. You are not your past failures. Recognize and acknowledge your mistakes. You are who you are. And you are here for a reason. You have the unique opportunity to find a "why" that resonates with your spirit. The obstacle is the way. There will always be a way out of a current situation. Keep moving forward and growing while being brave enough to innovate and to seek what's next and what's new.

Now more than ever we need an elevated discussion that encompasses love, empathy, transparency, and unity. We will have all the time to worry about the unimportant things when we are gone. Today is a great day to be a problem solver in as many lives as possible. Do not take away someone's sunshine. Be sure to smile today while making someone else smile! ​
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    Dave Edinger has been coaching basketball for 37 years at the high school, middle school. and international levels. As a head coach, his teams have won 572 games.

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