Faith · Chivalry · Resilience

Johnathan CarlsonCarlson (Johnny)

I'm a very simplistic man. Love is the way.

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They will call you “crazy” because you are — because you were born with the gift of seeing things differently, and that scares them.

They're going to call you “intense” because you are — because you were born with the value well placed to allow yourself to feel it all fully, and that intimidates them.

They're going to call you “selfish” because that's right — because you found out that you're the most important thing in your life, and that doesn't suit them.

You're going to be called many things, with many judgments, for a long time. But stay firm on yourself and what you want, and I promise you one day they're going to call you to say, “thank you for existing.”

Frida Kahlo

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A hooded rider on a white horse
Something to carry with you
A cartoon taking it easy

Life got you down? Be a toon.

Every time Marlin feels like giving up, Dory says to him: “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.” When life gets you down — you know what you've gotta do.

Be one — Marcus Aurelius

From the Past, to Great

Four ways to move on from the past:

  • Limit your time with regret.
  • Give help to others.
  • Focus on the present instead of romanticizing the past.
  • Acknowledge regret, and move forward with confidence.
Born with something inside that refuses to settle

Something Inside of Greatness

  • The Self. The first step to greatness is understanding yourself.
  • The Story. How you tell others about your journey and what you stand for.
  • The Philosophy. Your set of beliefs and principles.
  • The Team.
The moon over Christ the Redeemer, a phoenix rising

When the Phoenix Rises

The phoenix is a mythical golden bird associated with renewal and regeneration. Rising from the ashes of its previous life, it is a symbol of hope, of life, and of better things to come — born from the knowledge and experience of difficult times and challenging circumstances.

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We train

Being prepared for the unexpected is part of our training — so we train for the unexpected.

Do everything with a good heart, and expect nothing in return, and you will never be disappointed.