Pressing On

Stunned. Reeling. Heartbroken.

Just a few words that sum up the last 15 or so hours for me as I continue to process the passing of actor (and so much more), Chadwick Boseman.

Here’s the thing that we often forget about life: no one knows how much time we have left. And that can either frighten you into living the most sanitized, risk-averse way possible or it can embolden you to ask yourself — what am I building towards? The latter is where I’ve really been living since waking up this morning.

This year has devastated many of us. Many of our friends and loved ones have felt some sort of dismal impact in one way or another. However, I am thoroughly convinced that now more than ever is the time to ask yourself that question above and take the first step in figuring it out.

For me, it’s realizing that having relentless clarity around what I can control — in work and in life — is essential to feeling grounded and purposeful in my actions. Because at the end of the day, one thing is for sure: tomorrow is never, ever promised.

Chadwick Boseman knew what purpose was all about. Battling cancer quietly while he committed himself to his art that he knew would change hearts and minds around the world.

Press on with Pride. Press on with Purpose. ~ Chadwick Boseman