Yo, listen up folks! Nothing ever changes if you just sit around like a lump on a log, wondering "what if?" What if I was a dog catcher? The best dang dog catcher this side of the Mississippi? Nah, fam, that's not how you change the world.
Changing the world in a way that actually matters takes more time than most people have in their SnapChat attention spans. It ain't no overnight success story. It's a slow burn, a marathon of determination and hard work that'll leave you more exhausted than a chihuahua chasing a squirrel.
But you can't just quit when the going gets tough. That's a one-way ticket to Regretville, population: you, wondering "what if" for the rest of your days. Trust me, you don't want to be that 40-year-old living in their parents' basement, eating Pop-Tarts for dinner, and thinking, "Well, I never really knew what to do with my life."
Nah, fam, that's not the move. The truth is, it ain't that simple, but it's also not that complicated. You just gotta get up off your booty and do something, anything, to get that change ball rolling.
Look, I get it, change is scary. It's like jumping into a cold pool – you'll feel that initial shock, that fire of transition. But you gotta see that as growth, as evolution, as necessary. Because if you just stand still, the world will keep on moving, and you'll be left in the dust, wondering what hit you.
So, enough with the excuses. Enough with the "I tried it, and it didn't work." Enough with the "it's just too much time and effort." That's just your inner chicken clucking away, trying to keep you in your comfort zone.
Listen to me, you wonderful, strong, intelligent youngster – you got this. You got one life, one chance to make it count. So, quit playing small, quit being scared, and chase after that version of yourself that you know you can be.
Jump in, get your hands dirty, and start living your truth. Because at the end of the day, you'll never see a U-Haul following a hearse. You can't take your stuff with you, but you can leave a legacy of a life well-lived, a life that mattered.
So, what are you waiting for? The time for change is now, and the only one who can make it happen is you. Nothing changes if nothing changes, my friend. Now, go out there and shake things up!
NEAL LLOYD
