It's Time to Grow "Down"

Reframe one of the most common phrases for lasting strength

How often did you hear the phrase “grow up” throughout your life?

Often it was in the context of doing something wrong or immature…

“It’s time you grow up!”

Or when pondering on what you want to do in your life…

“When I grow up…”

Growth was synonymous with up, everything moving forward and towards the sky.

But true growth begins downward…in creating the roots.

When you plant a seed, the beginning stages are invisible to the naked eye.

It is growing its roots, strongly and firmly, before any bystander or second set of eyes sees anything that resembles progress.

It knows the upward trajectory it will create is coming, when it’s time.

It’s not interested in rising fast, and toppling over from a soft foundation.

It builds its base, so all the growth that is inevitably coming will stand the test of time.

It’s not in a hurry to catch up with the other planted seeds that look like they are growing faster.

It stays grounded, focused on its own mission.

This is the message I aim to stay locked in on when going through the day by day focus of my own growth, my own health and training.

Create the roots, grow down before building up…and all the strength and success that is coming won’t just be a flash in the pan.

It will stand firm and stable for the rest of my life.

Much Love, Michael