Episode III – The Journey Gains Momentum
If Week 1 was the epic beginning and Week 2 was the messy middle, then Week 3 feels like the part in every good movie where the hero starts getting the hang of things. You know that training montage moment? The one where the music kicks in, the sweat’s real, and suddenly you’re doing all the things you couldn’t do before? Yeah, that’s this week.
Something shifted. The chaos calmed down, and I actually kept up with most of my reading assignments. I’m still working on turning everything in on time. I started to feel… steady. Like maybe I really can do this.
My daily habits are starting to click, and my mornings no longer feel like a frantic sprint through mental molasses. The readings make sense now. The cards, the sit, the DMP, all of it feels like it’s connecting to something deeper. It’s like I’m slowly tuning my mind to a new frequency, and for once, the signal is clear.
The Mastermind Vibe
Meeting with my mastermind team this week was the highlight. These people get it. We laugh, pray for each other, share wins, confess struggles, and somehow it always ends with encouragement. It’s like group therapy meets spiritual boot camp, with a side of comedy.
Each conversation reminds me that we’re all shaping something, especially ourselves. Every color, every shape, every metaphor we discuss ties back to purpose. It’s wild how seeing “shapes and colors” can actually help you see yourself more clearly.
Promises, Promises
This week also brought me face-to-face with one of the big lessons of this journey: promises. Not the kind you make to others, the ones you make to yourself.
Turns out, those are the hardest to keep and the most important.
Every time I say, “I’ll do it later,” I’m basically ghosting my own growth. So now, when it’s time to do something, I say it out loud… “Do it now! Do it now! Do it now!” twenty-five times, twice a day, like a slightly over-caffeinated motivational speaker. It sounds ridiculous, but it works. My subconscious is apparently very obedient when I shout at it with enthusiasm.
And the best part? Stuff is actually getting done. Projects I’ve been avoiding. Tasks I’ve procrastinated on. It’s like my brain finally got the memo that I mean business.
Reflections from the Journey
This week was better much better. I still have some days where it feels overwhelming. I’m seeing progress not just on paper but in how I feel, which spills over to spending more meaningful time with my family. More confidence, clarity, and peace.
It’s not about perfection anymore. It’s about momentum. And as I build that, I’m realizing that the hero’s journey isn’t always about big battles or epic revelations. Sometimes it’s about quietly keeping a promise to yourself and watching your life shift because of it.
So here’s to Week 3—the week I finally found my rhythm, shouted “Do it now!” like my life depended on it, and actually started believing that I’m becoming the hero I was meant to be.
The story continues…
This is absolutely fantastic to read. You can feel the shift in your words—from the “mental molasses” to a clear signal. That “training montage” moment is everything. It’s not that the work gets easier; you get stronger.
What stands out most is your point about the promises we make to ourselves. That is the core of it all. Ghosting your own growth is a powerful way to put it, and turning “Do it now!” into a rallying cry for your subconscious is pure genius. It’s not ridiculous if it works; it’s a system!
And the mastermind group? “Group therapy meets spiritual boot camp with a side of comedy” is the perfect description for the kind of support we all need. It’s incredible how being truly seen and heard by others on the same path unlocks something profound.
Keep your joy and enthusiasm up. You are making your life a beautiful adventure.
Kareem, your celebration of your mastermind and finding your rhythm is inspiring—thank you for sharing
Well done, Kareem! “Sometimes it’s about quietly keeping a promise to yourself and watching your life shift because of it.” I love this, it is SO true!