Exactly 2 Inches

No one can tell you whether or not your goals will actually happen. 

There’s always risk, and a chance that things will not turn out the way you imagined. 

But if you do nothing, then you guarantee that it will not work out. 

You can’t win a basketball game if you are unwilling to let go of the ball and take a shot. 

For so long I desperately wanted to win and was frustrated that it wasn’t happening for me, but I was walking around the entire basketball game unwilling to take a risk and shoot the damn ball. 

Every time you take a risk—if you pay close attention after all your nerves settle down—you will notice your comfort zone just grew by exactly 2 inches.

(And in case you didn’t know, winning and losing in most sports often comes down to inches.)

So practice taking small, calculated risks every day, and before you know it you’ll be sharing half-naked photos of yourself on IG without flinching. 🤣

Just kidding… well, sort of. 

Today I find myself in a place where posting this half-naked picture doesn't even rattle me. I feel love and pride for my past self. From never being in a photo in his own social posts because of deep insecurities about how he looked… to this. He’s come so far.

What a journey. So much growth in the past 5 years.

2 inches every day can get you to your dreams. 

But only if you are willing to take a risk and shoot the damn ball. 

Love, 

D