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Speaker: What's up?
Speaker: What's up great people?
Speaker: Welcome to another episode of mixing it up the podcast that empowers you to embrace your journey and unlock your full potential and purpose I'm your host Sylvester Mixon and today we have a powerful message for all of you out there who are diligently pursuing your dreams Today's topic is all about consistency and the power of believing in your self
Speaker: You know, there's a passage in Scripture that inspires me in Philippians 4.13.
Speaker: It says, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Speaker: My hope today is that you will, after hearing this podcast, have an I can do mentality.
Speaker: Whatever you're facing, whatever struggle, whatever battle, whatever challenge, great or small, good or bad, whatever it is, I'm believing that God has given you the strength that you need.
Speaker: to be the best that you can be.
Speaker: You know, we often hear about the importance of being consistent in our pursuit of success.
Speaker: But what happens when no one else seems to notice or applaud our efforts?
Speaker: You know, it can be tough, right?
Speaker: It can be hard when it seems like you're in it all by yourself and there's nobody pushing you or patting you on the back or no one there to encourage you.
Speaker: That can be difficult.
Speaker: But picture this.
Speaker: You're on a stage and you're pouring out your heart and soul into your craft.
Speaker: You're giving it your all.
Speaker: But the room is dead silent.
Speaker: Nobody claps.
Speaker: Nobody cheers.
Speaker: Just silence.
Speaker: In these moments, it's easy to feel discouraged and question your abilities.
Speaker: But here's the truth.
Speaker: Consistency is harder when no one is clapping for you.
Speaker: Yeah, that is the time that you have to learn to clap for yourself.
Speaker: In first Samuel 30 verses six through eight, David, the Bible says he was greatly discouraged because his men, his people, his tribe had thought of stoning him because they were grieved because they were going through.
Speaker: And I don't know if you've ever been there before, but sometimes people can blame you for their pain or take their pain out on you.
Speaker: And so the Bible says that in the midst of this, David encouraged himself in the Lord.
Speaker: The truth is, each one of us possess extraordinary abilities and talents.
Speaker: You know, we've all overcome numerous obstacles.
Speaker: We face challenges head on and achieve milestones along our individual journeys.
Speaker: So why should we not be our own cheerleaders?
Speaker: When we become our biggest fans, we unleash a newfound confidence within ourselves.
Speaker: We become more motivated, determined and relentless in pursuing our dreams.
Speaker: We even unleash the power to envision a future filled with success, happiness and fulfillment.
Speaker: We begin to trust our instincts and believe that we have what it takes to make a difference in this world.
Speaker: And you got to know that that you have what it takes to make a difference in this world.
Speaker: And that starts with being your biggest fan.
Speaker: Be your biggest fan.
Speaker: Come on, fam.
Speaker: Celebrate your victories.
Speaker: No matter how small they may seem, recognize your progress, even if it's just a little step closer to your goal.
Speaker: Remember, it's not monumental.
Speaker: It's incremental.
Speaker: Life is one on steps and stages.
Speaker: The Bible says a good man steps are ordered by the Lord and he delights in his way.
Speaker: You see, even if it's a little progress, that's some progress.
Speaker: And what I want to encourage you to do today is not wait for the validation from others because true validation is what comes from within.
Speaker: You see, this is the time in your life and in your journey where you got to embrace self-praise and self-encouragement.
Speaker: And this doesn't mean belittling or disregarding the accomplishments of somebody else.
Speaker: It's not what I'm saying.
Speaker: It means that we can appreciate the achievements of others while valuing our own.
Speaker: We can celebrate their successes as inspiration for our own journeys to greatness.
Speaker: You see, consistency requires an unwavering dedication of resilience and self-motivation.
Speaker: It's about showing up day after day, even when the applause is absent, because sometimes, you know, just like that person standing on that stage and you're saying a lot, but the room is saying nothing.
Speaker: You've got to remember that true motivation and inspiration comes from within.
Speaker: Remember.
Speaker: The greatest achievements often happen behind the scenes away from the spotlight.
Speaker: You know, it's during those moments of solitude that great growth and transformation actually occur.
Speaker: Literally, God will get you ready in private to prepare you for public.
Speaker: Remember, it's the private discipline that brings the public reward.
Speaker: So you may be saying, how then can we stay consistent in clapping for ourselves?
Speaker: How can I be my biggest fan when I've had no fans, when I haven't had the support that I've needed, when at times I don't even feel as confident or courageous as I need to be?
Speaker: Well, here are a few strategies I feel will help you along the way.
Speaker: Number one, set clear goals.
Speaker: Define what success means to you and break it down into manageable steps.
Speaker: Right.
Speaker: Having specific goals in mind will give you direction and purpose.
Speaker: It will give you something to aim at.
Speaker: Right.
Speaker: Number two, create a routine.
Speaker: You want to establish a daily routine, literally a daily plan.
Speaker: Like what are you going to be doing each day?
Speaker: You know, what is it that you're going to be accomplishing each day?
Speaker: These are steps that are also trackable.
Speaker: That align with your goals.
Speaker: You see, consistency thrives on structure.
Speaker: So you want to build habits that support your progress.
Speaker: And then number three, find inner motivation.
Speaker: Dig deep.
Speaker: You know, discover what truly drives you.
Speaker: You got to tap into that passion and then let it be fuel that keeps you going, even in the absence of external validation or recognition, because sometimes it won't be there.
Speaker: Sometimes you've got to be your biggest cheerleader.
Speaker: Number four, because you're worth cheering for.
Speaker: Come on, I'm here to tell you.
Speaker: You that guy.
Speaker: You that girl.
Speaker: Come on.
Speaker: Number four, celebrate milestones.
Speaker: You got to take time to acknowledge and celebrate your progress.
Speaker: When we celebrate even small victories, it can trigger a release of dopamine in our brains, which gives us a sense of pleasure and satisfaction.
Speaker: Dopamine is often referred to as the feel good neurotransmitter because it plays a crucial role in motivation, reward and reinforcement.
Speaker: Right.
Speaker: So you've got to acknowledge and celebrate your progress, whether it's treating yourself to a small reward or reflecting on how far you've come.
Speaker: Right.
Speaker: These moments of self of celebration will boost your confidence and it's going to keep you motivated like it's going to give you that, you know, to keep on going and keep on growing.
Speaker: Right.
Speaker: And then lastly, I would say number five, always have a why.
Speaker: why is so critical because when when your what gets tricky or cloudy or unclear or hard then your why is what can get you back up again when you get knocked down your why is the thing that can keep you going when you remember why i got started why i'm doing this right make sure that you have a clear why that you can articulate
Speaker: And that can help to motivate you to be your biggest fan.
Speaker: Remember this.
Speaker: Consistency is not about seeking validation from others.
Speaker: It's about honoring your commitment to yourself.
Speaker: You got to treat yourself right.
Speaker: Embrace the journey.
Speaker: Embrace your process.
Speaker: Embrace the applause that comes from within.
Speaker: I want to thank you for joining us today on Mixing It Up, and I hope that this podcast has ignited a fire within you, reminding you that your unwavering dedication and self-belief are what truly matters.
Speaker: Keep clapping for yourself, my friends, and don't ever stop shining.
