I Did Not Know Better

I used to love BMX with all of my being.

I didn’t know better.

BMX was an outlet for me to escape pain in my life that also brought with it a sense of accomplishment that built up my confidence in other aspects of my life.

Growing up emotionally broken & insecure, I created an identity around BMX to protect myself from being seen as my truest form because my story/code I lived by said that expressing myself wasn’t safe.

Today, I’ve learned that although BMX taught me many things, has taken me around the world, & had led me to some amazing people and experiences, it was a shield I hid behind for far too long.

Today, with the help of Jackie & many other amazing human beings in my life, I’ve become conscious of this & have identified my fears & old belief patterns I was subconsciously living by in an effort to protect myself.

As I gained clarity on who I am at my core & where I want to take my life, I decided to take time off from riding (not for ever) to explore the depths of my human potential as it pertains to my personal & professional purposes & goals, outside of BMX.

I’ve learned we’re all more than one dimensional & when others try to tell us otherwise or that we’re “not good enough”, it’s only because they lack the self confidence to be their truest self & chase their own dreams.

Those that truly know who they are understand the grind in others & don’t judge. They respect, love & support those trying to do what they can to optimize their life.

Today, I help people find their Massive Intention To Optimize (MITO) as I’ve recognized support and purpose are key.

Your MITO can never be taken from you unless you choose to rid yourself of it.

Josh P. 💚🧠✌️