goals
Understanding your goals to help you achieve them.
What is CLAW, and why is it splashing on and off wrestling mats?
The scoop. CLAW, short for the Coalition of Legitimate Amateur Wrestling, has come crashing in like a double-leg takedown to instant victory. It's boisterous, it's swift, and it's got the wrestling community twisting in the worst (and best) ways possible.
By The Wrestling Writerabout a year ago in Motivation
Ink Well
My favorite pen ran out of ink the other day—right in the middle of composing a letter to one of my family members. Thankfully, I had some refill cartridges readily available, so I was able to get the letter finished before my train of thought completely derailed. Then, I addressed, stamped, and delivered the letter to my local post office.
By H. L. "Scooter" Ward, Jr.about a year ago in Motivation
"They Said I Couldn't Do It—So I Did It Twice"
There are moments in life when people's opinions seem louder than your own voice. Their words sting, echoing in your mind when you try to sleep: "You can't do this." "You're wasting your time." "People like you don't make it." For most, these words crush dreams. But for me? They became fuel. My story isn't glamorous. I didn’t come from money. I didn’t have powerful connections. I wasn’t born a genius or handed some secret shortcut to success. All I had was ambition, access to the internet, and the belief that maybe—just maybe—I could prove them wrong. The Beginning: Drowned in Doubt When I first told people I wanted to start something online—whether it was crypto trading, building a digital brand, or freelancing—they laughed. I was "too young," "too inexperienced," and "too unrealistic." People close to me warned me against wasting my time on "internet things." They wanted me to play it safe. Get a basic job. Forget about my big dreams. In their world, success looked like a stable paycheck and a quiet life. But in my heart, I knew I was meant for something different. The Struggle: Learning the Hard Way It wasn’t easy. I made mistakes—plenty of them. I lost time, lost money, and sometimes even lost confidence. But each setback taught me something new. I started learning the skills others weren’t willing to. I studied at night, worked during the day, and built my mindset like a machine.
By M.SUDAIS about a year ago in Motivation
“Productivity vs. Busy: The Big Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves”
Every time someone asked how I was doing, I had the same answer: “Busy. Just… busy.” I wore it like a badge of honor — as if being busy proved I was important, ambitious, or successful. But deep down, I was exhausted, frustrated, and constantly behind on the things that actually mattered.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
“Minimalism for Mental Clarity: 5 Things I Let Go of — And Never Looked Back”
When people hear the word minimalism, they often picture white walls, zero furniture, and one pair of shoes. But for me, minimalism had nothing to do with aesthetics — and everything to do with mental clarity.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
“7 Mind Tricks That Helped Me Overcome Procrastination — For Good”
I used to be the king of procrastination. I’d open my laptop with every intention to work… and end up watching YouTube videos about how black holes work, how to train a golden retriever, or why ancient civilizations mysteriously disappeared.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
“Discipline Is a Form of Self-Respect — Here’s Why It Matters More Than Motivation”
We often confuse discipline with punishment. The word itself can feel heavy, like something forced upon us — early alarms, strict diets, endless to-do lists. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong?
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
“Waking Up at 5 AM Changed My Life — And It’s Not What You Think”
We’ve all heard the success stories of CEOs and elite performers who swear by waking up at 5 AM. From Tim Cook to Michelle Obama, early risers seem to have cracked a code the rest of us are still fumbling to find. I used to think it was just a trend — something people bragged about for attention or productivity clout. That changed when I challenged myself to try it for 30 days.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
