The Work Between Sowing and Harvesting with Dr. Derrick Burgess

Many are familiar with the idea of sowing and reaping—everyone gets excited about the harvest. But what about the process of cultivation? Cultivation involves nurturing something from its early stages, requiring patience, persistence, and dedication before the fruits of labor can be reaped. When pursuing a goal, it's easy to focus on the end result, but the real work happens in the cultivation phase.

Success doesn’t happen overnight, and sometimes the road is longer and more difficult than expected. But those who stay strong long enough to endure the challenges are the ones who will ultimately see their dreams come to fruition.

So, as you reflect on your goals for the year ahead, remember that cultivation is an essential part of success. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s where the real growth happens. Can you stay strong enough, long enough to endure the process and continue working toward your dreams? The answer to that question will shape your path to success.

In this week’s episode, I reflect on the lessons of 2024 and the importance of cultivating your dreams. As the year wraps up, I highlight the hard work it takes to keep moving forward, whether celebrating big wins or simply surviving. From Jackson State’s historic HBCU National Championship to my own journey with this podcast and real estate, it’s all about staying the course. Tune in for an inspiring message as we close out 2024 and head into 2025 with renewed focus.

"We want to sow, and we want to reap, but do we really want to do the work it takes to develop our dreams?" - Dr. Derrick Burgess

Topics Covered:

(00:00:00) Introduction 

(00:00:43) Closing the Year Strong

(00:01:08) Celebrating Jackson State Tigers: HBCU National Champions

(00:03:10) Balancing life and finding time to disconnect

(00:04:35) Cultivating Dreams: A Season of Growth

(00:06:00) What is cultivating?

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(00:08:26) Podcast growth and unexpected opportunities

(00:10:15) Real estate lessons and wins

(00:13:05) Staying strong enough, long enough

Key Takeaways:  

"Don't forget the main reason for the season. Sometimes, we get caught up in buying gifts and attending functions, forgetting the true meaning of the season." - Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Can you stay strong enough, long enough, to endure the hardships, setbacks, and frustration of not producing the results you want?" - Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Even when it looks like your dreams are failing, stay the course." - Dr. Derrick Burgess

Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243

Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

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