Dont Stop Believing!

If you are faced with adversity, dont give up. Tell youself that you can do it and believe in youself. There will be times when you may think that it is impossible to accomplish something, but find it inside yourself to fight and never give up.
" The fight is more important than the outcome." -Brandon Zornado

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" If you give something up then you did it for a reason, stick to it."
-Brandon Zornado

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" Always be on your A-Game, you never know who is watching." -Brandon Zornado

Workout partner!

It is very beneficial to work out with a partner. You will still get results working out by yourself, but facts prove that when you have a partner, you will not give up as easy. When you have someone there working out with you, they push you when you want to stop and they help motivate you. I love to workout but I get a lot more out of it when there is someone else there with me. I know that sometimes if I did not have a spotter I would stop at 9 or 10 reps instead of pushing for 11 or 12. The little things make a difference and if you are finding it hard to stay motivated and your not getting the results that you want then find a workout partner and do the same routine with them, believe me it will help.

" Life shouldn't be boring, make it interesting and switch things up."
-Brandon Zornado

Be safe!

Happy New Year's Eve! Today is one of the biggest nights of the year because we are saying goodbye to the year and welcoming a new one. It is one of the number one day's and nights to go out and party. Whether you go downtown to a club, go to someones house or just stay in for the night. There will be a ton of cops out so make sure that you are smart and if you drink, wait till you sober up to drive. If you know someone that could be a designated driver, that would be a great way to go. I hope that everyone has fun with whatever they do tonight, and that we all make good decisions. Happy New Year!

" A memory of the past, can lead to a moment in the future."
-Brandon Zornado

Be thankful for your job!

I received a 4 year Business Management Degree from Western Oregon University with a minor in Sports Management. After college I got a job as a Fitness Counselor at 24 Hour Fitness. It was a perfect job to gain experience in my field. I learned a lot when I was there and I had a great time as well. After 24 I got an amazing job at a construction supply company called, " Ames." My position was the Regional Sales Associate and I was the assistant to the Regional Manager. I traveled all over the Northwest and covered eleven different stores in the region. I would stay in each location for about a week and I would be flown there and put up in a nice hotel. All of my meals were paid for and I got to see some very cool places. To have that type of position at my age was very lucky but I have had a lot of experience so I was qualified for the position. I loved the hours, pay, benefits, travel , and co-workers. There was not one thing I disliked about my job. The construction industry is hurting badly right now and this last year a lot of employees in the company have been laid off. My position is different and I never thought it would happen to me, but I was laid off on October 9th right after I got back from a work trip in Spokane WA. I would give anything to have my job with Ames back.
The economy is horrible right now and jobs are hard to find. If you have a job, be thankful that you are working. There are so many people out there that are unemployed and can't find any work. I am young and I will be ok, but I feel really bad for the people who have families that they need to support and are struggling. Do not take anything in life for granted, especially your job right now. You don't know what your missing until you no longer have it. Make sure you go to work everyday and be happy that you are there. Show your boss that you are a hard worker and deserve to always have your position.

" Work hard for what you want, don't ever give someone a reason to take something away from you." -Brandon Zornado

Chase your dreams!

Dreams are something that everyone should have. Whatever your dream is, do not let anything get in the way of it. Hold onto it forever and cherish it. I believe that anything can be accomplished if you put your mind to it. Set your dreams high but be realistic of a time frame to accomplish them. If you set too big of dreams too fast then you can become let down. My dream is to become a country songwriter. It is something I love and writing and music are a passion of mine. I am focusing on playing the guitar right now and learning more each day. I am also reading books and material about songwriting. People need to realize that their dream is not going to happen over night. It is going to take hard work and dedication, but if you believe in it then it can happen. Do not ever get discouraged when you come to a road block. Fight through it and keep yourself motivated. I know that I will not become a successful songwriter right now, but I have a plan. The more time I put into learning the better I will be down the road. I am planning on moving to Nashville TN within a year to pursue my music career. I know what I need to do in order to make it and I am 100% dedicated to getting there. No matter how long it takes me, I will never give up.

Do not be afraid to have big dreams. Everyone deserves to do what they want in their life. Whatever it is that you want to do, find out how to make it happen step by step and work hard to get there. The biggest thing in reaching your dream is your motivation. You will need it the entire way to get to where you want to be.

" Fight for what you want, and you can accomplish anything." -Brandon Zornado

My bio

Hello,
My name is Brandon and I am not like most 23 year old guys. I have experienced a lot in my life and I believe in making every moment a positive one. All people have a vision of what they want to do when they grow up and I myself have wanted to be many different things. One day I will get an idea of something that I want to be or do in my life and I will convince myself that it is going to happen. I believe in dreaming big and having goals to accomplish. I am not the kind of person to stay home and watch " Why is America fat?" shows. I am the type of person that goes out and tries to make a difference every day. My life is never a dull moment and I have had many things happen that I would love to talk about in my future blogs. In life you can either look at things in a positive or a negative way. I like to use the analogy, " Is your glass half full or half empty?" In my life the glass is always half full.
"Life is what you make of it, so make it worth while." - Brandon Zornado