Today most 16 year olds are consumed by Tik Tok, porn, and cheap dopamine.
While great leaders like King Baldwin IV led an outnumbered Christian force against Saladin’s troops in what became one of the most notable engagements of the crusades all while being seriously afflicted by leprosy at 16 years old.
The next time you don’t feel like doing something remember that you’re MUCH more capable of incredible things than your mind allows sometimes.
That’s why I have such a disdain towards certain behaviors of people now a days. I truly cannot fathom the fact that individuals will throw away all morals and act promiscuously in front of a camera in hopes of a profit.
When forces are doing everything in their power to keep you down, that’s when you push harder and give it the middle finger. People often forget that you can literally do whatever you want. There are no rules if you’re truly free.
“Remember that howsoever you are played or by whom, your soul is in your keeping alone, even though those who presume to play you be kings or men of power. When you stand before God, you cannot say, "But I was told by others to do thus," or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice. Remember that.”
I often think of what great leaders like Baldwin IV would think if he saw what people his age were acting like now. It wouldn’t be pretty I can confidently say that.
Go out and live free and don’t ever fucking stop
I’ve learned a lot over the last 8 months.
I’ve pushed myself out of my comfort zone time and time again this year. I’ve made friends and lost friends.
I’ve taken risks and shot from the hip doing things I’ve never done before.
But I’m missing something important…
@CaptainCarterIO @lamxnt Captain, I love you bro. Your vulnerability and authenticity is one of the reasons why I felt the need to tweet this. You inspired me. I appreciate you more than you know 👑