Grab Life by the Balls: And Other Life Lessons from The Good Advice Cupcake

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A couple things happen when you ask a lot of questions. Sure, you learn things. But, there’s more to it than that. Others will begin to realize you are inquisitive and genuinely interested in them. You’ll begin to realize who has their shit together and who is full of shit. You know what I’ve found? The vast majority of people are full of shit. Step 2. Move more. Exercise for at least 15 minutes three days each week. Doing so can add three years to your life.

I’ve been told a conversation with me is “taxing”. I took it as a compliment. I have an insatiable desire to understand things and people. I’m always asking, Why? How? Can you explain that? You see, failure is just a word. And, we all know that words will never hurt us. At least they shouldn’t. But, they do. We’re scared. Scared of what other people will think of us. What they’ll say. We’re afraid of ourselves. Unsure of what we’re actually capable of. But, too fearful to find out. Health can make or break your hustle factor. If you feed your body garbage, your life will become a dumping ground. But, when you fuel your days with real food, when you make time to move more, every aspect of your life will improve. This part is essential, but often overlooked. Think about all the entries made thus far. There are eight of them, if you’re counting. Do you know what they all have in common? They’re hard freaking work. They take time. Dedication. Commitment. They’ll consume every ounce of energy you have. Because being average is easy. Being extraordinary is extraordinarily difficult. Which means you have to prioritize your health if you hope to get ahead.Speak your mind. Speak from the heart. Stand up for yourself and for your convictions. Don’t ever compromise your character. Stop saying and doing things so people like you. They never will. And, even if they did, it wouldn’t matter. All that matters is whether or not they respect you. The only way to do that is to stop caring about what they think. Grab your life by your balls and give them a good rub down and massage. The more familiar you become with your testis, the easier early onset cancer detection will be. Other basic signs to look out for: In this way, it has less to do with telling the truth and more to do with living your truth. You’re a great person if you tell the truth. You have a great life if you live your truth. Symptoms for testicular cancer often include a lump in either testicle or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. Any irregularities or bumps along your balls mightn’t need a cause for concern, but if they don’t go away within a matter of time or grow in size, a doctor’s visit is your next course of action to make sure your nuts are good to go! Me — I — this guy. I had to choose myself because no one was going to choose me. That meek, mediocre guy I used to be was on the verge of being castrated. Life had me by the cojones. It was squeezing me into submission.

So, you out there, START NOW! Because if you want something, and you’re willing to work at it, you can have it. The sooner you begin, the sooner you win.That’s it. Cut and dry. Will your actions lead to your desired outcome? Be brutally honest. If the answer is yes, do it. Do it all day, every day. And, don’t ever apologize for it. The second part of that statement, to be a scholar, is to be a lifelong learner. Life and learning are all about evolution. Grow. Learn. Get better. Because you’ll never be good enough. If you think you are, when you think you know it all, that’s when life will regain the upper hand. If you want to stay ahead, if you expect to maintain your grip, you have to keep learning. h. Tell it like it is Sound like anything that may have happened to you? It happened to me. Life had me. The rubber band was on tight. I took it off. I broke free. I stopped asking for permission. Stopped looking for handouts. Gave up seeking approval. I chose myself. Took responsibility for my actions. Then, went on the offensive. d. Go all in The experience was similar to what farmers do to baby bulls. If no one intervenes, a male calf will grow into a formidable beast capable of almost anything. A freight train of force. If left unattended the full grown bull will dominate anything in its path. The only option farmers have is to sabotage the bull when it’s still a calf. Before it can defend itself. Know this — the only chance you have of grabbing life by the balls is ignoring failure altogether. You have to be confident in your abilities and clueless that failure is an option. Until and unless you’re willing to do so, you’ll always be a passive participant in your own life.

Yes, today is just another ordinary day. But, YOU have the power to make it extraordinary. It’s possible. How you ask? It’s like this — do no harm, take no shit. Forget about accepting things as they are. Stop waiting for things to happen. Roll up your sleeves. Reach out your hands. NOW GRAB LIFE BY THE BALLS! Constant feeling of fatigue, fever, exhaustion, mild lower chest pains, coughing, breath shortness, sweating, etc. can all be signs of testicular cancer. I answered without hesitation. “Start now!” I wish I would have tried to grab life by the balls when I was 10 or 16 or 20. Any time prior to when I first started would have been beneficial. I’m only starting to figure things out now. A head start sure would have been nice. Step 1. Eat real food. Eat more foods that come from the earth. Eat fewer foods that come out of a box or bag.

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic and power in it. Begin now. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe c. Choose yourself Any of the aforementioned symptoms could be attributed to something else. If you have prolonged symptoms, consult a doctor. When in doubt, visit your general practitioner for a general physical. Most family doctors will be familiar with what an enlarged testicle or testicular cancer looks like and feels like. Every day just is. In one word, your days have become redundant. Like a song on repeat. Best case, you enjoy the song. You don’t mind it. It’s bearable. If you’ve hung with me through this long-as-hell read, I hope you’ve found some value in these words. If you haven’t, I apologize for consuming so many precious minutes of your life. I’m sorry. I truly am. When I was growing up, this was the highest compliment my dad could bestow upon me. Joseph, you’re a gentleman and a scholar, he’d say. I’m not sure of the origin, but I am certain of the meaning.