My first few strokes...

So my journey had began and I had really no direction. Dissatisfied with the way things were, I branched out and took risks that were further and further outside of my comfort zone. I thought that each step, right or wrong, was a step in the right direction... and boy there were many steps.

I don't view things that go badly as mistakes. I think of them as experiences. Some experiences are better than others but experiences come with lessons. Experiences help shape and mold us. You can learn as much from a success as a mistake as long as you truly learn from it. Learn from your "mistakes" and try not to duplicate them.

So my original approach was simply "action". Just get out there, try and do. I referred to it as "sink or swim" because there was little technique but only instinct. "Trial and error" was an understatement, but I learned a lot of lessons. Life is about personal growth and I grew by leaps and bounds.

I began to think about the mindsets that I began to form. A few of the things I was forced to learn was humility, honesty and openness, as well as confidence and comfortableness. I was also forced to harness my ability to listen and to take direction. I didn't know it all,in fact I knew nothing. I did recognize the fact to emulate the people in the positions that I wanted to be in. Follow people who are successful and going places.

Even these huge revelations had consequence, but I was ready for the challenge. Nothing could get in my way...