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🎺 Do you agree with Miles Davis (@MilesDavis)?

🎺 Do you agree with Miles Davis (@MilesDavis)?
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I know do!
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Since graduating college in 2011 I’ve spent a lot time + money joining masterminds, seminars, & consuming content.
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To learn from the top people in the industry.
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Whether it was fitness, entrepreneurship, gaming etc.
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I would do my best to reverse engineer & model their success.
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Sometimes it worked…
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Most times it didn’t...
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Why?
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Because I was trying to do it the way they did it.
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That’s a recipe for disaster in my opinion.
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I could learn the all the tactics.
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But the major elements that got them there was the stuff you can’t teach.
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Their entire life experiences + personality + unique perspective.
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Once I realized that, I stopped trying to be a carbon copy + following everybody’s idea of what it takes to be “successful”.
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Since then I’ve been on a mission to learn my voice and pull from the stories of my life to “Play like myself”
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Time will tell whether it works or not.
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Either way I’m already happy with the outcome.
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Because I’m doing it my way.
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Much love 🤙🏽
Jeff

🏈 This picture was taken my sophomore season wi

🏈 This picture was taken my sophomore season with the homie Jon Sweet from Clovis, NM after our NMHU Spring Ball Game in 2008.
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My life goal at the time was to be the starting Strong Safety in the fall. And that all starts with how well I performed in spring ball.
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I spent that entire spring semester doing 3-a-days. Waking up at 5 AM for morning workouts, 4 PM for practice and 8 PM for film study.
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I remember waking up every day DREADING the day + workouts ahead. I would feel nauseous thinking about the gassers we had to run on top of everything else I had to do as a full-time student.
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To add to the pain of waking up early, it would be FREEZING in Las Vegas, NM! I’m talking about 20º F or below. And we still had to train outdoors most days.
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Inside I was saying to myself F THIS! Why the heck am I putting myself through this pain?!
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But on the outside I would show strength, get up, put my feet to the pavement and grind it out no matter how I felt.
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Because if I wanted to see the field in the fall that’s how it had to be.
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It’s moments like this when I discovered that the journey to achieve what I wanted in life required a lot sacrifice and consistency.
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I made a plan that semester that every night before I went to bed I would tell myself an empowering mantra.
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I would say: “I am waking up at 5 AM full of energy + confidence to handle anything that comes my way”.
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In theory it sounded good, but in practice there were a lot of days where I felt like it didn’t help at all.
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But over time I found that the consistency of saying that mantra helped me work through that spring season staying healthy, positive and hopeful for the fall ahead.
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I didn’t end up starting in the 2008 season, but I saw how much I grew in that year in all areas of my life from that daily mantra I started in the spring.
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I’m extremely grateful for NMHU football because I learned how to push myself well beyond my perceived limitations.
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It also taught me to appreciate my results although I missed my desired outcome of becoming a starter that season.
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What was a moment where you learned the most about yourself?
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Drop me a comment below. I’m interested in hearing your story.

💪🏽 Celebrate your progress + wins big or sma

💪🏽 Celebrate your progress + wins big or small.
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I’ve really had to learn + practice getting better at this.
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I tend to focus on these massive milestones I’ve set and easily forget the small victories in the process.
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One of my goals this year is to enjoy + celebrate 4 small wins every day.
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What’s one of your goals this year?
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Drop a comment below to let me know.

🎉Happy New Year! I’m excited to start this de

🎉Happy New Year! I’m excited to start this decade + 2020 off “So Fresh and So Clean”🧼 (Big Ups @Outkast).
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If you’ve been ridin’ with me for a minute you know I openly share the ups & downs of my life + business.
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My hope is that it inspires + motivates you to keep pushing & maintain belief in yourself no matter what pops off in your life.
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2019 was a rough ride for ya boy.
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I had to laugh to keep from crying more days than I would’ve liked. But I learned a lot & I ain’t mad at that.
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Even with all the struggles, I believe 2019 was a very successful year!
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I have my health + my family + loved ones are doing incredible! That’s all that truly matters to me.
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I’m forever grateful for the events that came up because it forced me to look deep within myself, work through & let go of a lot of things in my life.
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Thankfully, I have a lot of incredible people & activities that helped me through it all:
1. Family ❤️
2. Friends ✊🏽
3. Travel ✈️
4. Fitness 🏋🏽‍♂️
5. Football 🏈
6. Video Games 👾
7. Reading 📖
8. Hip-Hip 🎧
9. Comedy 🤣
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To all of you I met last year here on IG & in person, I’m thankful to know & have you in my life.
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It’s been dope connecting with you. I’m looking forward to seeing you achieve everything you want in your life.
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I’m here to support & cheer you on the entire way.
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Wishing you all massive success, love, clarity & happiness in all areas of your life this year & beyond.
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I really appreciate you!
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Much love 💪🏽
Jeff
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📸Photo by: Adair López (@AdairLQ)

🍾 Happy New Year! Wishing you a very successful

🍾 Happy New Year! Wishing you a very successful + adventurous + fun 2020

“Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endle

“Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endless possibility, around me is boundless opportunity. My strength is mental, physical and spiritual.” – 50 Cent (@50Cent)
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This is a quote I keep in my daily gratitude journal as a constant reminder to reframe my mind towards positivity and success in all area of my life.
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This week I’ve had to really practice letting go of expectation + outcome & trusting that everything will work out as intended for some big decisions that came my way.
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I’m grateful for all the the incredible people I’ve been in contact with this week. And the valuable lessons I’ve been learning along the way.
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I hope you have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend.
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Much love! 💪🏽
Jeff
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📸Photo by: Adair López (@AdairLQ)

🦾 Ayeeee! Happy Thursday!

🦾 Ayeeee! Happy Thursday!

👟I started reading Shoe Dog by Phil Knight foun

👟I started reading Shoe Dog by Phil Knight founder of Nike (@Nike) this week. This book has me fired up + inspired as heaven!
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Hearing his stories about the early years of starting Blue Ribbon Sports (Nike’s original name) and his hustle + sacrifices to bring it to life really resonated with me.
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Looking inside his thoughts + process of overcoming the end of his athletic career & the identity associated with being a lifelong athlete hit home.
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He talks about trying to create his life around something that recaptured the FUN competitive spirit that exists in sports.
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As a former collegiate athlete myself I know how difficult it was to let go my identity I attached to being an athlete once I was done with football.
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His words really captured the idea of what I’ve been striving to achieve ever since I hung up my helmets & pads.
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That burning feeling of competition. The locker room banter. The practices that made me want to quit. The fun and atmosphere of gameday.
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Representing + fighting for something bigger than myself with a team of people with that same passion.
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This book helped me realize that these feelings are what I’ve been working to create in every area my life.
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I’m still working my way through this book, and will keep you posted on my final thoughts.
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I just wanted to say if you feel like your fighting an uphill battle and things aren’t going your way definitely check out this book.
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It may be that fuel injection you need that keeps you going to realize your vision + creativity that the world deserves to see.
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Much love 🎮
Jeff
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📸Photo by: Adair López (@AdairLQ)
📹BTS Video by: Voight Thornton (@SixmicFilms)

🥊 My favorite boxer of all time the legend Iron

🥊 My favorite boxer of all time the legend Iron Mike Tyson (@miketyson)

🕹I launched QSN (@QSNLifestyle) last Tuesday an

🕹I launched QSN (@QSNLifestyle) last Tuesday and wanted to thank you for your continued love and support this year.

🦉 I love that!

🚀I’m excited to announce we just launched QSN

🚀I’m excited to announce we just launched QSN (@QSNLIfestyle) on our website (QSNLifestyle.com) and Amazon (QSNLifestyle.com/amzn).
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QSN was started because we believe that gamers are no different from any professional sports athlete.
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It’s our belief that you are no different than an NFL, NBA, MLB or any other major professional athlete. So you should treat yourself as such by taking care of your mind and body from the inside out.
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At QSN our mantra is “You’re In Control”, not only in gaming, but in every area of your life.
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Whether you're an Esports competitor, Streamer, Professional, or Casual Gamer; we understand how demanding your gaming career and profession can be on your mind and body.
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You deserve to achieve success, recognition and perform at extraordinary levels. That’s why we developed the highest quality all-natural supplements to support your longevity in your gaming profession and life.
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QSN develops our supplements to help you get ready and stay ready without the side effects of crashing, eye, hand and body jitters.
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Gaming is a hobby, gaming a profession, and gaming a lifestyle.
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It’s our time to #LevelUp together. Welcome to the QSN Family!🕹
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Much love!
Jeff
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📸Photo by: Adair López (@AdairLQ)
📹BTS Video by: Voight Thornton (@SixmicFilms)

🐉Bruce Lee (@brucelee) is the man! I love his p

🐉Bruce Lee (@brucelee) is the man! I love his philosophies & mindset

🚛Just shipped out my QSN (@QSNLifestyle) Gaming

🚛Just shipped out my QSN (@QSNLifestyle) Gaming & Esports Nootropic Supplements to Amazon (@Amazon).
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We’ll be going live next Tuesday, 26 November 2019.
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It’s been a fun journey and a massive learning experience to get to this point.
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Some things are far from perfect with still a lot to get done, but I’m at complete peace with everything no matter the outcome.
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I’m just pumped to see it all come together.
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I’m thankful for the lessons I’ve learned and continue to learn in the process of getting QSN up and running.
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I really appreciate you all for the love + support.
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I know it’s been extremely difficult to get in contact with me these last few months, but your kind words and thoughts haven’t gone unnoticed.
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I promise I’ll make sure to hit you all back and thank you personally.
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Much love! 🙌🏽
Jeff

🌟I was listening to Tha Carter III this morning

🌟I was listening to Tha Carter III this morning and @liltunechi was speaking! Have a great Thursday

🐯Trip back home to Alamo to see my fam

🐯Trip back home to Alamo to see my fam

👐🏽Dope quote from The Tao of Wu by @RZA

👐🏽Dope quote from The Tao of Wu by @RZA

🏡It was dope kickin’ it back home in Alamogor

🏡It was dope kickin’ it back home in Alamogordo, NM for the past couple of weeks.
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It’s always great spending time with my Mom and Dad. I made sure to take time to reflect in the home and city where I grew up.
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I remember all the fun and memories that were created with my family. I took time to think back to the thoughts and dreams I had as a kid growing up in my small town and experiencing the emotions I felt back in those day.
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Going home is always a positive reset and massive inspiration for me. It reminds me of who I am, where I came from, and why I work so hard to improve myself every second of the day.
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I’m grateful for my family for always being there for me through it all and inspiring me to pursue my vision.
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I’m grateful for being raised in a city that supported and fueled my dreams & ambitions.
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I’m grateful for my home state of New Mexico for opening so many doors for me and instilling that Zia pride every New Mexican is known for.
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It was the refresh I needed.
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Much love!🐯
Jeff
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📸 Photo By: Adair López (@AdairLQ)

🔥Dope mindset from the man @50cent

🔥Dope mindset from the man @50cent

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