08/31/2026
Growing up around undocumented immigrants, I saw hard work in its rawest form: seven days a week, two jobs, and zero time to actually live. I was raised on the belief that if you didn’t have a job you were lazy, and if you worked two jobs you were a hard worker.
When I started coaching at 16, my world completely cracked open. I saw people who were wildly successful, had weekends off, and actually enjoyed their lives. Over time, I noticed something that hurt to admit: despite all those endless hours, my family wasn’t really advancing. While legal status and systemic barriers played a massive role, I realized another critical truth you can work hard, but still not be efficient.
My family was working hard, but we weren’t working towards anything. The successful people I was surrounded by had clear goals, blueprints, and direction.
That shift in perspective changed everything for me. I kept the same relentless work ethic I learned from my family, but I pointed it in a specific direction. Hard work gets you through the day, but directional, efficient work is what actually elevates your life.
Stop just working hard start working towards something. 📈