WORTHY TO BE GREAT®

In Critical Condition Before My Birthday

What’s up, friend?

I have a question for you.

Have you ever wondered how you would act in a certain situation?

You see something and tell yourself, “If that happened to me, I would…,” but you’re not sure because it has never happened to you.

That’s what I experienced recently.

I’ve heard stories about how guys reacted after living with the tragedy of an absent father.

In most cases, their reactions struck me as cruel. I would think, “If something like that happened to my absent father, I would have a passionate reaction.”

But that belief was based on no experience—until now.

Several days ago I was sitting in a classroom at a Discipline Alternative Education Program (DAEP) with a group of students.

(This type of school is for students who have gotten into a lot of trouble, so their main campus sends them to the DAEP for 30 days or more to work on behavior.)

I received a text from my sister that said, “Daddy’s in the hospital. He’s in critical condition.”

She then sent a photo of him with his eyes closed, a tube in his mouth, and two doctors standing over him.

This may sound bad, but when I saw the picture I didn’t feel anything.

There was no passionate reaction—no anger, no bitterness, absolutely nothing.

The reason?

I felt like I was looking at a stranger. Though I knew it was my daddy, there wasn’t any connection.

This concerned me, and I thought, “Do I need therapy? Am I broken? Why don’t I have an emotional reaction?”

All this ran through my mind while I sat in a classroom filled with troubled teens who were mostly abandoned by their fathers.

“Mr. Mosley?”

I looked up. A 15-year-old student named Carlos was trying to get my attention.

“What do you need, Carlos?” I asked.

He continued, “I really want to read your book, but there aren’t enough copies. They’re all being read by other students. Can you get some more? I really want to read it.”

“I will get more,” I responded.

Carlos asking about my book reminded me why I started writing in the first place.

You see, when I was a child, my daddy leaving the family devastated my self-worth. It took until adulthood for me to develop the self-belief that I was good enough.

My journey to worthiness also revealed my life’s purpose; which is using my story to help others who struggled with low self-worth.

The DAEP gives me that opportunity.

When I go there, the students ask the same questions:

-How did you get over your father leaving?
-How did you make it out of the hood?
-How did you develop your self-confidence?
-What are some things I can do to become successful?”

These questions and others are answered in my book WORTHY TO BE GREAT.

It’s been a couple of years since I asked this.

But today is my birthday, and I want to get more copies of my book so Carlos and others at the DAEP can read them before they return to their home campus.

Honestly, it sucks that my daddy is in critical condition, but that is not something I can control.

Not to sound vindictive, but after forgiving my father I accepted the reality that we would never have a father-and-son relationship.

What I can control is the relationship I have with students who respect and admire my life’s journey.

When they talk to me or read my books, it helps them deal with the critical conditions many of them are being raised in.

That reminds me of another DAEP student named Pat.

He was a muscular 16-year-old who showed up every day smelling because there wasn’t water at his house to bathe.

He was being raised in a trailer park with his little brother and their father, who was a drug addict.

He read my book and said, “Mr. Mosley, I love your book. I like how you use stories from your life to help teenagers like me. I hope I can do the same one day with my story.”

It’s teens like Carlos and Pat for whom my book has the most impact. That’s why I’m asking for your help in sponsoring copies of WORTHY TO BE GREAT for the DAEP.

The book is a guide to help them:
-Build self-discipline to boost productivity
-Develop confidence to pursue their dreams
-Cultivate self-worth to believe they deserve their dreams despite their background

Will it give them every tool possible to succeed? No. But it will give them a blueprint to get started.

If you want to help these teens handle the critical conditions in their lives, click the link below and sponsor copies of WORTHY TO BE GREAT today.

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P.S. To be real with you, I honestly did not think so many of the teens at the DAEP would be interested in my book, but I’m glad I was wrong.

6 months ago | [YT] | 1

WORTHY TO BE GREAT®

3 Powerful Reasons You Must Get Out of Your Comfort Zone in 2026

You have a dream, but you are comfortable. That comfort zone feels so good that you are not taking action on your dream. For this very reason, your dream is at risk of not becoming a reality. That is why I want to give you three reasons you must step out of your comfort zone in 2026.

1. Your Comfort Zone Is Robbing You

When I was working in the corporate world, I was talking to one of my colleagues named Stan. Stan was about 55 years old, with a head full of gray hair, and he wore glasses with gigantic lenses.

One day, we had a conversation. I asked him, “Hey, Stan, this job we’re at—is this what you always wanted to do?” He said, “Oh, no, Gene! I wanted to be a software engineer. I wanted to build computers.”

I asked, “So why didn’t you do that?”

He said, “Man, life got in the way, and I just regret not pursuing it.”

You see, Stan had been working at that job for 30 years. He got comfortable, and that comfort zone ended up robbing him of his dream.

This can happen to you as well. If you allow your comfort zone to convince you that life is the reason you can’t pursue your desires, you will also live with regret like Stan.

That is why, in 2026, you have to get out of your comfort zone so it doesn’t rob you of your dream.

2. Your Comfort Zone Is Making You Miserable

At the same corporation, I knew a lady named Mary. She was one of the smartest people I had ever met. Mary was a 50-year-old CAD nurse who had been in the profession for 25 years. She dreamed of working for herself while living in a beach house.

Here’s the problem: she was making a six-figure salary but was absolutely miserable because she wanted her own business. She wanted to be a self-employed coach who helped people with her knowledge.

But she couldn’t find the courage to make that dream come true because she was comfortable with her salary and the daily commute to a job she hated. Because of that comfort zone, she was miserable.

If your comfort zone is making you feel:

*Hopeless
*Resentful
*Frustrated

2026 is your time to decide to step out of your comfort zone. If you don’t, you risk becoming as miserable as Ms. Mary.

3. Your Comfort Zone Keeps You From Believing

I cannot stress this enough: you can talk about your vision all day long, but as long as you stay in your comfort zone and don’t put yourself out there, you’ll never develop the belief in yourself that you can make it a reality.

This is what I had to face. I always dreamed of making online motivational videos when I would sit in my corporate cubicle. I would also envision myself speaking on stages and running my own company.

But the problem was that the comfort zone felt so good. Every day, I went to a job I couldn’t stand, but I was comfortable. What happened?

I started to become like Stan and Mary. I knew that if I wanted to avoid their fate; I had to leave my comfort zone.

That’s exactly what I did. Though I must admit, when I first began chasing my dream, I didn’t believe in myself. I didn’t think I could make videos or deliver keynote speeches on stage as the CEO of my own corporation.

But when I started taking action, I discovered:

*I have the gift of making videos.
*I have the gift of writing speeches.
*I have the gift of writing books.

That is why you too must get out of your comfort zone, because it’s the only way you can truly start to believe in yourself. It’s the only way you can discover gifts and talents you didn’t know you had.

These were my three reasons you must step out of your comfort zone in 2026. I highly encourage you to take them to heart and step out so you can discover all the great things you can accomplish in this world because You Are WORTHY TO BE GREAT!

Want More Help?

If you’re sick and tired of low self-worth stealing your dreams, check out my Premium E-book, WORTHY TO BE GREAT! It teaches practical skills and tools to help you build unshakable self-worth and transform your life.
Click the link below to get your copy today and start building the self-worth and confidence that will help you step out of your comfort zone in 2026!

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6 months ago | [YT] | 0

WORTHY TO BE GREAT®

How To Build Your Self-Efficacy: Believe You Are Capable and Achieve Your Dreams
Have you ever wondered why some people chase their dreams with confidence while others hesitate?

It comes down to self-efficacy, which means believing in your ability to achieve your goals. When you believe in yourself, you take action. If you doubt yourself, you hold back, and your dreams stay out of reach.

This post will show you how to build your self-efficacy step-by-step. Whether you want to be an artist, singer, entrepreneur, or anything else, believing in yourself is key to success. Let’s explore how to start believing in yourself and make your dreams real.

Understanding Self-Efficacy: Why Belief in Yourself Matters

Self-efficacy is more than just confidence; it’s the strong belief that you can achieve your goals. This belief shapes how you think, feel, and act. When your self-efficacy is high, you face challenges directly. When it’s low, you hesitate, avoid risks, and often give up before trying. Imagine you have a dream—like becoming an artist, writer, or starting a business.

Without belief in your abilities, you won’t take the steps to reach it. That’s why building self-efficacy is key. It links dreaming with action.


Building Your Self-Efficacy: The Three Essential Steps

Building your self-efficacy doesn’t happen overnight. It means putting in some effort. It’s not just about getting rid of self-doubt or fear, but learning how to navigate them and build stronger beliefs about yourself. Here are three essential steps to kick off building your self-efficacy today:

1. Confront and Overcome Your Self-Doubt

Everyone faces self-doubt sometimes. It’s normal. It might come from things that happened when you were young, like someone ignoring your dreams or putting you down. Those moments can make you doubt yourself over time. But here’s the thing: those past voices don’t decide your future. You can change your story! The first step is to challenge that self-doubt.

Start using positive self-talk. Every day, remind yourself what you can do. If someone said you can’t be an artist, say to yourself, “I can create great art.” This kind of self-talk helps build your confidence. It shifts your focus to your strengths, not your limits. Remember, self-doubt is just a feeling, not a fact. By believing in yourself, you can reduce those doubts.


2. Accept Your Fear and Choose a Positive Vision

Fear is normal when chasing a dream. It tells you things might fail or you’re not good enough. You might imagine failure instead of success, and these thoughts can hold you back. Instead of fighting fear, accept it as part of the process. Notice fear without judging it. Fear means you’re stepping out of your comfort zone.

Then, decide what to focus on. You can picture success as easily as failure. Focusing on success helps you believe in yourself more. Think of your mind as a stage where you control the story. The scenes you imagine shape your reality. So, choose to focus on success, strength, and achievement. This positive mindset builds real confidence.


3. Take Consistent Action Despite Doubt and Fear

Believing in yourself is important, but you also need to take action. Just dreaming or talking about your goals won’t make them happen unless you do something. Many people get stuck waiting to feel “ready” or “confident enough,” but that perfect moment might never come.

True confidence grows when you act despite doubts and fears. Every small step shows you can succeed. This creates a cycle: action builds confidence, and confidence leads to more action. Promise yourself: “I will take action, even if I feel unsure.” Whether it’s practicing, applying for jobs, or meeting new people, each step brings you closer to your dreams. Over time, your confidence will grow strong.

Conclusion

You have the potential to realize your dream, but it all starts with your self-efficacy. You must believe in your ability to achieve whatever your heart desires. So, take the lessons you learn from this writing and apply them to your life. Build a healthy self-efficacy that will give you the confidence to pursue your dream because You Are WORTHY TO BE GREAT!

Click here to watch my Youtube video on SELF-EFFICACY!!! https://youtu.be/LJLcNR2ZVbc

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

WORTHY TO BE GREAT®

What if discipline was about self-respect, not strict rules?

Imagine it as honoring yourself and your goals. Viewed this way, discipline becomes a source of strength, not a burden.

Make discipline part of your identity.

When you see yourself as disciplined, your actions naturally follow.

It’s no longer forced; it’s just who you are.

To maintain this identity, surround yourself with reminders that encourage good habits; an environment that supports your discipline, not distract from it.

Discipline is self-respect, and engaging in it makes you proud to get things done!

So start respecting yourself through self-discipline because You Are WORTHY TO BE GREAT!

1 year ago | [YT] | 0