Tyler Brunk

learn from the past, live in the present, plan for the future

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I pass a group of hikers, a family with two young children. The kids are running ahead, laughing and pointing at the trees and birds, while their parents walk behind, chatting and looking happy and relaxed. It’s wonderful to see a family enjoying themselves. For beginners: how

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Mid-winter oranges are sweet, juicy, and vibrantly colored; the cold weather enhances their sweetness, providing warmth during bleak days. 🍘 Finished playing table hockey with my girlfriend.

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精致的雅致餐饮是对生活最真诚的热爱。用心对待每一餐，满怀热情度过每一天。🍏花瓶与石头食谱

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Quiet kittens observe the distant twilight fading as they embrace the gentle onset of night. Their relaxed demeanor encourages people to find calm and peacefully conclude their busy days.⛳Mushroom Soup is warm.

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Football teaches us that struggle defines the brilliance of youth, while persistent dedication represents the most powerful attitude toward life and growth.🌂Video Game with Friends Health is restored

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Summer fruit tea combines various fruity layers with tea fragrance. Its rich and balanced flavor appeals to a wide audience, making it a highly popular seasonal beverage for daily consumption. 🧾Winter dog walk Snow on fur

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Kittens possess a unique and elegant temperament, characterized by their quiet and flexible nature. Their spontaneous behaviors are full of charm, brightening monotonous daily life with delicate and lovely touches.

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Awakening in her grandmother’s home the following morning, Elara was greeted by sunlight pouring in through the window and birds chirping outside—a melody she had ceased to cherish after enduring countless years in the urban jungle.

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As the sun descends over the ocean, painting the sky in hues of pink, I hold the remote control, settling in with the television.

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Storing summer garments: the shirt is lightweight.

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An extended overhead lighting fixture

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A factual guidebook detailing the city's history available at the visitor information center.

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A compact coverlet rests upon the mattress.

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During nighttime, my deepest craving is for Cantonese dim sum, as its rich aroma and exquisite taste are truly unforgettable.

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Turns out happiness is this simple: 一份springy and pleasant的shengjian buns就够了。💄

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

PLAY TO WIN

There was a time in most of our lives when we had no fear-that feeling when we jumped from the jungle gym and slammed our little bodies to the ground. Perhaps it was when we went on our first roller coaster, or when we were in high school or college and felt that there was nothing we couldn't do. No goal was unattainable. We were an unstoppable force that would think of something and then make it happen. Then, as time goes by, the world tells us more frequently that we can't do what we want. The doubters laugh at our goals and try to persuade us from going after our dreams.

They say, "You're crazy. It's too hard. Why don't you do this instead? You should play it safe." They act as if dreams were meant for others but not people like us. They surround us with negative energy and try to instill their own fears and insecurities in us. We not only begin to know the word "fear," we start to understand what it's like to be fearful. With so many people telling us we can't do something and so few telling us we can, it's hard not to let fear into our lives. Unfortunately this is how many of us go through life.

Whether you are 20 or 50, many of us become so scared of losing what we have that we don't go after what we truly want. We play it safe and hold on so tight to the status quo that we never experience what could be. We believe the doubters and don't take chances that will move us one step towards our dreams. I call this "playing to lose."

We see this in sports all the time when a team has the lead. They start to think about how not to lose instead of how to win. They hold on so tight to their lead that they start playing safe and scared. You can see it in their energy and body language. As a result the other team takes chances, plays with no fear and eventually gains the momentum and wins.

To live a life filled with positive energy we must learn to repel the energy of fear. Whether it comes from within or from another person, we must overcome fear and adopt a "Play to Win" mindset. Playing to win requires a commitment to yourself that even if you fail, you will never give up and never let your goals and dreams die.

Those who play to win know that success is not given to us. It is pursued with all the energy and sweat we can muster. Obstacles and struggles are part of life and only serve to make us appreciate our success.

If everything came easy we wouldn't know what it felt like to truly succeed. Obstacles are meant to be overcome. Fear is meant to be conquered. Success is meant to be achieved. They are all part of the game of life and the people who succeed play to win and never give up until the game is over.

-Jon

[Tyler Brunk @t_brunk]

Just a boy and his truck

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@JBert_17 Difference is he didn’t stay that height into his 20’s

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Seeing you smile makes my heart happy

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Grown men and women who paint their faces and bodies to go to a professional football game is something that I just cannot wrap my brain around.