This is a thought I find myself coming back to often: where I am right now versus where I want to be. I believe we should all carry this tenacity to strive for better. If we have the ability to be better, we should make it a priority.

In my entrepreneurial journey, there are goals and ambitions I haven’t yet reached. But one thing I’ve learned is that the key to getting there is to give it your all right where you are, while keeping the vision of where you want to go front and center.

Right now, one of my biggest struggles is getting back to eating better. I’ve done well in certain seasons, but it’s like this bad habit keeps creeping back. This has shown me how vital it is to set routines in place that last a lifetime, especially the ones that affect our health and overall well-being.

Routines are the repeated actions or practices that help us shape our days, our progress, and ultimately our lives. When we have strong, consistent routines, they become the framework that supports our success.

What triggered me to write today was waking up feeling sluggish. The cause? What I ate last night: shrimp fried rice and chicken breast from Popeyes. It wasn’t a huge portion, but it didn’t sit well with me. Too much sodium, too much grease. My body felt weak, and I could feel the effects of straying from healthier habits. That moment reminded me how critical it is to have good routines in place, especially around food.

The food I’ve been eating lately is in direct contradiction to where I’m trying to go in my business and life. So I’m putting a meal plan in place—something that I can follow not just for a few weeks or months, but for a lifetime. This isn’t about a quick fix; it’s about building consistency in every area of my life, including what I put in my body.

If you’re reading this and going through the same, you are not alone. Most of us didn’t grow up eating healthy. It’s not an excuse, but it does present a hurdle. The good news is, we can get over it.

God Bless The Entrepreneur.