Anytime I feel my feathers ruffle off of someone else's success, I have to check myself. It's normally fear based or ego related and it's my daily work to let it go and focus on me, because that's the only person I can control and make grow.

My biggest struggles have been my biggest teachers.

So much magic lies beyond our fears.

There is plenty of room for us all to succeed and carve our own path.

Don't look for shortcuts, because they'll only hurt you in the long run.

I used to be in my 20s, be single, and work way less. This was conducive to way more hours on the mat and a super fit physique. I'm now 31, engaged, and travel every single week, which puts a major damper on any sort of routine.

I encourage myself - and everyone - to focus on how you feel and take care of yourself as opposed to your waistline.