Many men give up in the 3rd round of their life. They punch, they dance, they shout until life gives them a 5 hit combo that will ball you up in the corner. King, no matter what quarter of life, or the day, or the month or the season you're in.... You can still win.

Do not allow a defeaters mentality settle into your sub-conscious. You can still win.

Repeat the following 3 times for 7 days.

I CAN WIN, I WILL WIN, I'M CREATED TO WIN!

START NOW!

The Intro to the life of Joseph Perkins. Being honest, transparent and vulnerable matters.

Someone can help you in your journey through life. Be open to who it maybe. Don't judge them on what they look like. Be adaptable to the changes will occur having them bless your life.

• How many keys do you have?
• Which doors do they open?
• Are the keys for the rooms or spaces you desire to be in?

If not audit the keys you have and change out the ones that don't fit and find the keys that open you to rooms you want to be in.

A man without an clear specific understanding on where he wants to go, be and do in life is a deterrent to not only his himself, family, and community, We at GMU need all men to discover their life's purpose. Below are a couple of tools that can help facilitate the process of discovery your life's purpose, King.

• How to meet yourself: The workbook for Self-Discovery by Dr. Laura LePera. https://www.amazon.com/How-Meet-Your-Self-Self-Discovery/dp/0063267713/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=self+discovery&qid=1686808973&sprefix=self+discovery%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1&tag=iwkym-20

• The Road Back to you: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron. https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=self+discovery&qid=1686808973&sprefix=self+discovery%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-2&tag=iwkym-20

• Understanding The Purpose and Power for Men by Myles Munroe. https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Purpose-Power-Myles-Munroe/dp/0883687259

Do not go into 2024 not having any traction or an idea on what you do or do not want to do for life.

Identifying your gifts and talents is an important step in personal development and self-discovery. While there are numerous websites and resources available, here are some websites that offer guidance and tools to help men identify their gifts and talents.

• StrengthsFinder (Gallup): Gallup's StrengthsFinder assessment is a popular tool for discovering your innate strengths and talents. You can take the assessment on the Gallup website, and it provides a personalized report on your top strengths. Website: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx

• My Next Move: This website by the U.S. Department of Labor offers an interactive tool to help individuals identify their interests and match them with potential careers and talents. Website: https://www.mynextmove.org/

• MAPP Career Assessment: The MAPP (Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential) career assessment helps you understand your motivations and strengths and how they relate to your career choices. Website: https://www.assessment.com/

• MindTools: MindTools offers a variety of self-assessment tools, articles, and resources to help you discover your talents and develop your skills for personal and professional growth. Website: https://www.mindtools.com/

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): The MBTI is a widely-used personality assessment tool that can provide insights into your natural preferences and talents. You can find free versions of the test on various websites. Website: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

• CareerOneStop: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, offers a Skills Matcher tool to help you identify your skills and talents and explore potential career paths. Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Skills/skills-matcher.aspx

• TED Talks: TED Talks often feature speakers who discuss self-discovery, personal development, and finding one's passion. You can search for talks related to identifying your gifts and talents on the TED website. Website: https://www.ted.com/

• Online Courses: Websites like Coursera, edX, and Udemy offer online courses on personal development, self-discovery, and strengths identification. You can search for courses that match your interests and goals. Websites: Coursera, edX, Udemy

• Life Coach and Career Counselor Websites: Many life coaches and career counselors have websites or blogs with articles, assessments, and resources to help you uncover your gifts and talents. You can search for professionals in your area or find them online.

Remember that the process of identifying your gifts and talents may take time and self-reflection. It's often helpful to use a combination of these resources and tools to gain a well-rounded understanding of your unique strengths and interests.

Take a timeout to access your humbleness in your journey.

Many men never knew, or discover their purpose. Living zombie like journeys through life unfulfilled, disorganized with not knowing how to add any value to their lives and the lives of others. This is why the question: Why am I here needs to be address. Why am I here discusses the importance of knowing your purpose and how it relates to a man's vision and legacy.