Darren M Meade

“Show me that the good in life does not depend upon life’s length, but upon the use we make of it; also, that it is possible, or rather usual, for a man who has lived long to have lived too little.”  – Seneca the Younger  Darren M. Meade IFBB Mr. North America (Middleweight)

The human brain isn’t designed to make us happy and fulfilled. It’s designed to make us survive. This two-million-year-old organ is always looking for what’s wrong, for whatever can hurt us, so that we can either fight it or take flight from it. If you and I leave this ancient survival software to run the show, what chance do we have of enjoying life? An undirected mind operates naturally in survival mode, constantly identifying and magnifying these potential threats to our well-being. The result: a life filled with stress and anxiety. Most people live this way since it’s the path of least resistance. They make unconscious decisions, based on habit and conditioning, and are at the mercy of their own minds. They assume that it’s just an inevitable part of life to get frustrated, stressed, sad, and angry—in other words, to live in a suffering state. But I’m happy to tell you there’s another path: one that involves directing your thoughts so that your mind does your bidding,

GREATNESS : it’s about every step you take. Without appreciation for this process you’re missing the defining ingredients of success. The results don’t come immediately. You have to set goals and believe in yourself. This very moment is an opportunity to move forward, to eliminate regret and to live a life you are meant to live. A year from now, looking back, you’ll be thankfull you did. You gotta tell yourself despite the circumstances, the situations that you are not going anywhere untill you achieve your goal. FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. 1)This video has no negative impact on the original works (It wo

Think of your end. What is it? See it. Feel. it. Know it. Then draw a line from that goal back to where you are at present. Now ask yourself -- what is the one thing I can do right now to get closer to my goal? As long as you do that one thing, focusing always on that next one thing, you're on your way. There will be a drought, yes, but then "all of a sudden" it will start pouring.  They'll call you an overnight success - but you'll know the truth. Darren M. Meade, worked hard on the Schwarzenegger Campaign. Darren M. Meade, Writer IFBB North American Middleweight Champion

Darren M. Meade, liberates two more children whom had been mutilated, and sold into slavery.

Ever since my father committed suicide when I was 18, I focused on moving humanity forward.   "It's my personal mantra, but more importantly, it's my mission and my purpose." I've both written and curated stories,  highlighting voices that inform and inspire us to stay positive in the midst of a rapidly changing and turbulent world. I scour the news and always try to find the silver lining in it. (In case you missed it, be sure to read New York Times columnist Nick Kristof's op-ed about  why 2017 may actually be the best year ever . Yes, he did say that.) I pray every morning and every evening to settle myself, to guide myself, to focus myself, to express gratitude and to be in conversation with God. I pray for myself, my nieces; nephews; friends, and yes, those I seek to better understand. Because the truth is that no matter where we are born — or to whom we are born — we are all human beings. We share our humanity. In fact, the  Merriam Webster&#