Date: Category: Brains & Guts Reflections Author: Coach BAG
The Beginning of BAG’s Purest Form
Today was powerful. A reminder — of why I started. And why I’ll never stop.
This is simply the beginning. The beginning of pure, open BAG — no gatekeeping, no holding information for later. The BAG mindstate is meant to be shared in real-time. Every aid, every discovery, every moment of balance that enters my life will be given to the next generation, immediately.
Because this is how the Bright Advancing Generation will grow — not in secret, but in the light.
Balance Found In A Smile
I trained a young man today. Unplanned. Random. But the moment revealed itself exactly as it was meant to.
What started as a simple reconnection with the aids for myself… Became a moment where I became the aid for him.
I watched him begin to understand balance — like riding a bike for the first time. And as the balance took hold, the smile came.
That smile — I know it well. Because it’s the same smile that saved me. The smile of clarity. The smile of understanding. The smile of gratitude.
Why I Train
I don’t do this for income. I don’t do this for numbers. I do this for one reason only: To serve as the aid for the next generation.
The BAG method isn’t about forcing change. It’s about revealing what was always already inside you — balance.
Whether you’re on the path to the NBA, chasing a college scholarship, or simply finding peace within your skillset — Balance belongs to everyone.
The Flow of The BAG Mindstate
🧠 Balance — Recognize the tension. Respect it. ⚡️ Aid — Apply the adjustments that reveal control and freedom. ❤️ Gratitude — Smile. Feel it. Receive the gift.
Bright Advancing Generation Has Already Started
From my first client Sammy, to today’s young man… I’ve seen the same results over and over: Balance. Consistency. Confidence. Gratitude.
That’s BAG. That’s why I’ll keep walking. Keep sharing. Keep giving away these aids as they’re revealed to me.
There’s no competition. There’s only contribution. There’s only purpose.
Closing Reflection
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Bright Advancing Generation is full of balance and hidden treasures.
I remember being afraid. I remember having fear. Doing anything to create dullness in my experience — whether consciously or subconsciously.
But now? It’s the simplest things in life — the free ones — that make this experience unbelievable.
I remember trying to create things to supply my wants, influenced by other people’s thoughts and creations. Nowadays, I create my own experience from my own thoughts — inspired by the BAG mindstate.
🧠 My needs are supplied in abundance. ❤️ My wants are simple, minimal, and striking. ⚡️ My clarity is sacred. ⚓️ My energy is anchored in purpose.
Pain. Fear. Death.
Words that once carried weight… now carry light. I no longer run from them — I meet them in balance, break the tension, and find the aid that leads to gratitude.
🔥 Pain
Pain pushes. Sometimes toward victimhood… But now, I choose to let it lift my spirit. Let it sharpen my sword.
⚔️ Fear
Fear of the unknown once crippled me. Now, it challenges me. Like my grandmother said:
“Life is a challenge — who do you want to be? What do you believe? Where is your faith?” I breathe, I listen, I decide. Then I move — with balance, not emotion.
🌅 Death
Most live like they’re afraid of it. Rushing. Proving. Or staying still in fear. But for me? Every moment is a chance to shine so bright that even death can’t dim it.
That’s my faith leading the charge.
Now I Embrace It All
Pain. Fear. Death. They don’t break me — they inform me.
Now I shine with intention. I speak with presence. I live with discipline.
My hope? That my presence uplifts those feeling dull or afraid — That your light gets brighter just by reading these words. That you’ll see it’s possible — not just for me, but for your family, your future, your own Bag journey.
As I push through all obstacles in my path, I keep finding more light.
And if you’re reading this…
I hope you find more of yours, too.
Together, let’s bring life to others. Let’s live between the breaths — with balance, aid, and gratitude.
“When gratitude grows stronger, so does the resistance.” That’s something BAG has shown me, again and again.
Today was one of those days where the wave came hard. Not physically. But emotionally, spiritually… deeply.
I’ve been holding on silently — not to pain, but to hope. Hope that by becoming a better man, a more grounded father, a more purpose-led version of myself… I could somehow heal what was broken. Not just for me. But for her. For my daughter.
A 3-year-old who means the absolute world to me. She’s the reason I left a job that was draining my spirit. She’s the reason I sharpened the sword. She’s the reason I didn’t give up.
And yet, today… I was told I’m being taken to court. For more control. For more money.
But what about the time? What about the tears I’ve wiped? What about the growth I’ve chased in silence — so my daughter could one day be proud of me?
My past didn’t have this blueprint. I didn’t get to see what it looked like when a man walked away from chaos and chose purpose. I didn’t get to see restraint turn into protection. But I’m giving my daughter that blueprint. That’s the BAG way.
She deserves a father who doesn’t raise his voice in the name of love. She deserves presence. She deserves peace. She deserves balance.
And even though her mother and I are no longer aligned… I still wish her growth. I still wish her balance. I just can’t keep sacrificing my peace for the sake of pretending we’re okay.
Monday to Friday — 6am to 6:30pm. Me and my mom share the load. We don’t complain. We don’t ask for handouts. We show up — fully. Because showing up is love.
Today was heavy. But it was also honest. And that’s what Proverbs 16:11 reminds me:
“Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of His making.”
This weight? It’s not to break me. It’s to shape me. And I’m still grateful. Even now. Because I know another wave of peace is coming.
Closing Thought:
If you’re reading this… and you’re trying to build something while holding your world together — stay in your BAG. Protect your peace. Lead with gratitude. And let the storm sharpen you.
“If you carry a sword, it’s not always to swing it-but to sharpen it.”
DAY 4 – Sharpening Season Begins
Focus: Recovery | Purpose | Refinement Symbol: The First Strike of the Blade Takes: BRAINS & GUTS
“If you carry a sword, it’s not always to swing it — but to sharpen it.”
Today marks the beginning of what I’m calling Sharpening Season. I’m still recovering, still building, but I’ve entered a new chapter — one where restraint, focus, and spiritual depth take center stage.
Light workouts.
Simple meals.
Refined movement.
Purpose-driven recovery.
This season is about sharpening the blade — not swinging it recklessly. And for the first time, I truly feel the shift into becoming Coach Bag, not just the player.
The Sword That Led Me Here
The BAG mindset led me to learn about something deeper — Masamune, the legendary Japanese swordsmith. His blades weren’t just tools — they were symbols of restraint and spiritual craftsmanship. That hit home.
That’s how I view BAG. God-given. Spirit-led. A lost treasure that I’ve been entrusted to carry, protect, and share. But like Masamune’s work, BAG must be:
Refined in silence
Sharpened in seasons like this
Built slowly with intention
This Took: BRAINS — Studying ancient mastery and aligning it to your modern mission. This Took: GUTS — Honoring your path even when it’s slow and unseen.
The Body Is Listening
I hyperextended my left leg recently. Honestly — it was discouraging. Especially because my right leg had just reached about 90% recovery. But this time? I came prepared.
I’m using the same voodoo band methods that helped last time — and the results are coming fast. From limping to walking again, I’ve been documenting everything.
And I’m genuinely proud of how I’ve applied the BAG recovery process to this injury. I’m not just healing. I’m evolving.
This Took: BRAINS — Applying proven techniques. This Took: GUTS — Showing up through pain with discipline and faith.
Small Wins = Big Growth
My diet is shifting too —
Less sugar
Fewer carbs
Better decisions
I didn’t go cold turkey. I took strategic cuts, starting slow and sustainable. And when I turned down a cookie I usually love, I felt the win.
Not because I was depriving myself — but because I remembered the mission.
This blade is getting sharper. And Coach Bag is being forged through discipline, not desire.
Becoming Coach Bag
There’s something deep happening. I’ve realized it’s time to step into my next form — not just as a player, but as a teacher.
It’s time to stop always trying to show people what I can do — and start teaching them how they can access it within themselves.
The blade isn’t dull. It’s being crafted into something more precise, more powerful, and more aligned with who I’m meant to be.
Wrap-Up: Sharpened, Not Silenced
Day 4 was about clarity. Recovery. Discipline. And the mindset of a master craftsman.
I’m proud of how I moved today — in thought, in spirit, and in the body. The shift into Coach Bag has started. And this journey is just getting sharper.
DAY 5 – The Day of Restraint
Focus: Emotional Growth | Self-Control | Letting Go Symbol: The Sheathed Sword Takes: BRAINS & GUTS
Yesterday was restraint again. An invite to hoop came… but I declined. Not from fear, but because I knew better.
I understood it was time to rest. It was a chance to coach myself, not just compete.
Later in the day, I went to a different, quiet park. Worked on the aids lightly, with intention. Still felt off.
But that led to a new search — An aid I once had… but lost.
This is the BAG way: Seeking balance. Finding the aid. Reaching gratitude.
Then, I took time to continue building the foundation with my mother. I’m blessed to have a mother so amazing and supportive. We’ve learned to discuss ideas and stay away from surface-level conversation.
It’s refreshing. It’s healing. It’s growth.
This bond used to be hard for me. Now it’s one of the best things I’ve ever known.
This Took: BRAINS – Trusting the slowdown. Realizing not every opportunity is for you. GUTS – Holding space for relationships and doing the deep work.
DAY 6 – Sharpen Everything
Focus: Execution | Refinement | Energy Management Symbol: The Sharpened Edge Takes: BRAINS & GUTS
Today was about sharpening everything — not just the sword.
Returned to work. Worked with a great man — seasoned, sharp, precise.
It’s a pleasure to work with someone who’s refined in their approach. His training process built more confidence in areas I lacked. Every task he gave me was something I needed to brush up on.
And because I’ve grown mentally, I handled the criticism and correction. He stepped in, and I grew immediately by accepting his help.
By far the best day I’ve had at the job. And the day before was good too… so yes, we’re sharpening.
Also — that shot I kept missing left? I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
While at work, I was practicing mentally. In the bathroom mirror. On my break. Fixing my forearm angle. Looking for that release location that would solve the miss.
After work, I gave my daughter all the love I had left in the tank. Dropped her off and headed straight to the park.
Gratitude. Everywhere. Swish after swish after swish.
Locked in the aid. Found form cues. Behind the backboard. Half court. Doesn’t matter.
Then I got home in time for leg rehab — Because Coach Bag’s health is the weapon.
I’m breathing motivation. Sharpen Season is in full effect.
Every day is exciting. Every day is worth it. It takes brains and guts. Always grateful.
This Took: BRAINS – Mental correction, focused discipline, balance in recovery and performance. GUTS – Showing up through fatigue, staying devoted to your vision, even when no one’s watching.
Wrap-Up – The Sharpened State
These three days weren’t flashy. They weren’t loud.
They were quietly transformative. They were sharpening moments.
Sharpening your sword doesn’t always lead to swinging it. Sometimes it’s in the restraint. Sometimes it’s in the search. Sometimes it’s in the love you give at the end of a long day. Sometimes it’s swishing a shot no one saw but you.
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