Episodes

The Power of Simplicity and FocusThis episode is entitled The Power of Simplicity and Focus. In a world full of distractions, we have to find a way to stay focused. Sometimes we over complicate things when keeping them simple can simply filter out a lot of unnecessary distractions. Learning when to react and and when not to react can also save you time and energy. We don't have to react to everything and the things that we choose to react to make sure its worth your time.Sign up for our news...

Would I Have Listened?That’s the question that keeps coming back to me. In this episode, I’m talking about what I would say to the younger version of myself if I had the chance. What warnings would I give him? What wisdom would I try to pass on? And honestly… would I have even listened? How many mistakes could I have avoided if I had slowed down long enough to hear the truth?At this point, none of that really matters. I can’t go back and rewrite the past. All I can do now is pay it forward. ...

War And PeaceThis is the first episode of my new miniseries ("Let's Talk")In the miniseries I will go over different topics in more of a conversational tone. So, comment and share your, input is valuable. My aim is always to try and motivate. Iron sharpens iron!In this episode I will discuss the importance of being non-judgmental. Sometimes you never know where someone else is in the process, or if there even in a process at all. We all have our own things were dealing with. Staying focuse...

The Foundation: If you want to fix something you have to know what you’re actually trying to fix. Your foundation determines your response obstacles. You have to have a better relationship with yourself to know what aspects of your life need improvement.Sign Up for our newsletter at seventen.life. Follow me on Instagram at seventen_life. Check out our new website thewayitisnow.org. Tune in to The Way It Is Now every Saturday at 11cst have a blessed week!

A Better View.There will always be people doing more than you, there will always be people doing less. That's life. As long as you stay committed to what you been called to do and make steps every day big or small you will elevate.Sign up for our newsletter at seventen.life for discounts on shirts and hoodies. Follow us on Instagram at seventen_life. Check out our new website thewayitisnow.org. Tune in to The Way It Is Now Every Saturday at 11cst have a blessed week

Perfect TimingPerfect timing is about the work you put in long before the moment arrives. We shape our own readiness and create our own momentum. Being prepared is the part we can control. So let's control that part.Sign up for our newsletter at seventen.life for discounts on shirts and hoodies. Follow us on Instagram at seventen_life. Check out our new website thewayitisnow.org. Tune in to The Way It Is Now every Saturday at 11cst have a blessed week.

The Long Way Home: Sometimes finding your back is harder than finding your way forward. Returning to the place you need to be morally, mentally and spiritually requires you to rebuild trust in yourself, and that means going back to the fundamentals. We don't have to over complicate things. Believe what people show you not just what they tell you. Even If you have to take the long way home, get there.Sign up for our newsletter at seventen.life for discounts on shirts and hoodies. Follow us on I...

“Never change” is a phrase that can cut both ways. On one hand, it’s a reminder not to lose yourself just because you’re surrounded by certain people or situations. On the other hand, growth is essential — and the right kind of change should always move you toward becoming better for yourself and for your family. The truth is, the only constant in life is change. Once we embrace that, we can adapt, evolve, and thrive.If you haven’t already, sign up for our newsletter at seventen.lifeCheck out ...

Finding balance will lead to consistency. As long as we stay focused on improving and are consistent in our efforts anything is possible.Sign up for our newsletter at SevenTen.life for discounts on shirts and hoodies. Follow us on instagram at seventen_life. Check out our new website Thewayitisnow.org. Tune in to The Way It Is Now podcast every Saturday at 11cst have a blessed week.

The Blueprint (part 4)Letting go is one of the hardest, yet most necessary steps in personal growth. Knowing when to let go and who to let go of is even harder, especially when it’s someone you love. But your focus has to stay on becoming the best version of yourself. When you stay committed to your own growth, you can hold your head high and trust that whats’s meant for you will always find its way to you.Sign up for our newsletter at Seventen.life. Follow us on at Instagram at seventen_lif...

The Blueprint (Part 3)Your surroundings don’t make you. They may shape some of your patterns, but they don’t define you. The real question is: What do you believe about you? Not what people said, not what your environment suggested—you.At some point you have to ask yourself whether you’ve taken the time to build yourself up from the inside out. Because no matter what’s happening around you, whatever you plant internally is going to grow.So when you’re planting—your thoughts, your habits, yo...

The Blueprint (Part 2)Taking ownership is one of the most important steps in real growth, and part of that ownership is recognizing when you’re hiding behind positive quotes that actually hold you back. Not every “uplifting” phrase is meant for every season of your life. Sometimes what sounds like encouragement is really a distraction. Sometimes what feels like comfort is actually keeping you stuck.We have to learn the difference between self‑love and self‑pity. One pushes you forward; the ot...

The Blueprint- In this series, I’m going to break down specific principles—simple, practical, daily actions—that can dramatically improve the quality of your life. Not just physically, not just mentally, but in the way you move, think, respond, and show up for yourself every single day.Before we go any further, let me ask you something:Do you want peace?Do you want to improve your overall health?Do you want to understand how to fix what’s not working?Are you ready—truly ready—to try so...

The Future — Never let anyone pull you off your path or distract you from the future you’re building. There is always a bigger picture at work, and every choice you make today shapes not only your life, but the lives of your family later. Move with integrity. Stand firm in what you know is right. Live as the example you want others to follow. Your future isn’t something you wait on — it’s something you create with purpose, discipline, and vision.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.l...

A Clear ViewEmotions can cloud your vision, and when your vision is blurred, your decisions follow. But when you stay focused and grounded in facts, you avoid unnecessary distractions that pull you off course. It’s easier said than done, but it’s absolutely possible. Look around—some of the most successful people you know are also the most disciplined when it comes to managing their emotions. That discipline didn’t happen overnight. It’s a process, but the results are worth every step.Clarity...

Four Seasons — Life moves in seasons, and understanding the one you’re in is one of the most important steps toward growth. Every season carries its own lessons, challenges, and opportunities. Some seasons call for stillness and reflection, while others demand action, courage, and bold decisions. When you recognize where you are, you can respond without reacting out of frustration or confusion.Learning to be prepared and patient is what allows you to get the best out of every season. Too often...

This is episode 14: The Dream.January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia—on that day, Martin Luther King Jr. entered the world. Nobody could have imagined the magnitude of the impact he would eventually have. A world that wasn’t ready for him then, and in many ways still isn’t ready now, was forever changed by his him.We must continue to be genuine, authentic and motivated. As the saying goes stand for something or you will fall for anything.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ ...

Your best days are ahead of you. Never allow temporary circumstances to change your thought process or alter your standards. Remember your words have power so speak life into your life trust God and hold on to your faith. The best is yet to come.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ to receive discounts on shirts and hoodies. Stay connected with us on Instagram at @seventen_life and explore our new website at https://www.thewayitisnow.org/Tune in to The Way It Is Now every Satu...

Reality has this interesting power—it can bring out the absolute best in you, or it can drag out the worst. And the difference between those two outcomes often comes down to mindset. Not perfection. Not having everything figured out. Just mindset. How you choose to see your situation. How you choose to respond. How you choose to show up for yourself.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ to get exclusive discounts on shirts and hoodies. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at http...

The Greatest Gift. We want to thank every listener and everyone who signed up for the SevenTen Life newsletter at seventen.life — your support means everything.Your Mindset Matters. Whether it’s instruction, a compliment, constructive criticism, or a blessing — being in the right frame of mind to receive it can shape how far you go. Success starts there.Embrace the full journey. Becoming who you’re meant to be means learning from every part of the process — not just the good moments, but the t...

Since this is our last show before Christmas, Merry Christmas to you and your family. May God continue to bless you.Setting goals any day of the week is great, but there’s something special about a brand‑new year. That’s why I always like to set new goals as the new year begins.Preparing for growth means removing anything that will slow or stop it, and that part is cut‑and‑dry—but often over complicatedSign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ Follow us on Instagram at seventen_li...

In this episode I will be discussing the importance of making decisions based on what you believe, not what's popular. We have to think outside the box. There are times when our ability to adapt to situations are often over played.Stop just adapting… start being the one others adapt to. That’s the real power shift. 💡✨👉 Hit follow & rate the show👉 Sign up at seventen.life for discounts + monthly cash drawings👉 Follow us on IG: @seventen_life 🎙️ The Way It Is Now — every Saturday at 11 CST...

This is Episode 9: Thankful.Learning to be thankful throughout the process is the real challenge. But once you begin to see things in a different light, you’ll start to move differently. Remember—failure is only failure when you quit. Instead, learn from it, refine your approach, and keep improving. Be thankful for every step along the way.Finding joy on the journey toward happiness—that’s the true blueprint for success.✨ Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ to receive exclu...

In the past, whenever people tried to pull me into conflict, I went right along with them. But learning to handle situations differently has changed my perspective. If there’s a chance to deescalate, we should always take it.If you have something to lose, stop acting like you don’t. Never let anyone dictate how you react. Growth isn’t easy—it never is—but every step forward requires discipline and self-control.🎧 Follow us on Spotify and sign up for our newsletter for updates, discounts on T‑...