YiBambe!

 Chadwick Boseman passed from cancer on August 28th, 2020 at age 43.  His death and his life resonated with me. Below is a clip that I found powerful and I thought I would share my thoughts. 

"Throughout filming I was communicating with them knowing that they were both terminal...what they said to me, what their parents said is that they're trying to hold on 'til this movie comes. "

This was after Chadwick was diagnosed, but he was reminded of the impact of how he spent his time and life could still have in the face of uncertainty. His character King T'Challa, shouted "Yibambe" which (from what I've learned) in X'osha means "Hold the Line" or "Hold Strong" and knowing the importance of his role, I believe that's what he was trying to do. 

I've found that at times someone's passing can be overwhelming, even as we know death is a part of life.  What I'm most overwhelmed by is the impact people can have on others while living...and many times not even know it.  It doesn't even have to be big, It can be as simple as a smile, a sincere "how are you," or just the energy and spirit in which we engage with others daily. 

No matter what it is, I think so much of it starts with love, compassion, and understanding- understanding which sometimes just means acknowledging that "I don't understand" or don't know, but above all recognizing what we choose to do with our time and our lives always has an impact on others.  I'll keep working on myself and my time, in the meantime...Yibambe!

Life Lessons And Lemonade

For my birthday this year, I released my first book, Life Lessons & Lemonade. It’s a story and coloring book technically for kids but practically, the lessons are timeless, no matter your age.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifeLessonsLemonade/

Exclusive Signed Editions and swag are available through my Etsy shop-20% off with the code LEMONADE20 (2 or more items.)
You can also find it on Amazon. Love and Respect! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1677451254/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_gbM8EbD0HTCY2

Life Lesson Learned...Lemonade Expert?

Here's my first video to document the process of becoming a "Lemonade" Expert.

The Rain Falls and the BrainStorms....

As Drake says "Working on the weekend, like usual."  4:47am on a rainy Easter Sunday morning as I type this post. I just wanted to document some of the process leading up to the release of my "long awaited" first book. If I'm the only one who waited that's cool too. :)

Up early brainstorming ideas for a promo video/trailer for the book, Life Lessons and Lemonade.  Trying trying to decide between an animated or live action version...decisions, decision...
What do you think I should do?

The 2010's are Has Beens...But What Will Be?

A Quick Review and A Look Ahead...

The quickest way I know how to do this is to hit some bullets... So here we go...

• From SCFP to Philanthropy (2010)
• Moved back to NC from The 'Sip (2012)
• Learned about relationships, goals, and dreams (2012-2015)
• The Freedom Project Documentary Was Awesome (2014)
• Gave up cell phone for 5 months to save for Japan Trip (2015)
• Decided there was a better way to work (2016)
• Became a big fan of MATI Energy Drink (2016-2018)
• Said Why Not? Entrepreneur (2018)
• Life, Lessons, and Lemonade (2019-2020)

Life is still like a Slideshow...Picture the Next Decade...

Real McCoy Adventures MBG Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Misty on winning the 2017 Real McCoy Adventures MBG Award!

Through hard work and dedication Misty has proven that it's not about the assets you start out with,  instead, it's the assets you finish with that really matter.

Congratulations on winning this prestigious award Misty. We hope, nah, fog that, we know you will thoroughly enjoy your adventures with us here at Real McCoy Adventures.

We also want to acknowledge that Misty will be crushing her 40 by 40 list at the same damn time!  You Go Girl! This is definitely the Year of Misty!

CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR THE LINK TO AN UPDATED LIST OF AVAILABLE ADVENTURES...
In our Post Malone Voice CONGRATULATIONS!!!


MISTY, ARE YOU READY? WELL, THEN...LET THE GAMES BEGIN!




As we always say here,

Love & Live Your Life!


Greg McCoy, COO & Founding Concierge
 Real McCoy Adventures, LLC.

Five Points For the Future

As you read this post, Five Points for the Future. Here is a music playlist to listen to now and later.

1) Have a vision. Have a picture of who you want to be.

2) Focus. The ability to eliminate distractions in order to realize your vision.

 3) Represent. Where you’re from… Who you’re with…and what you’re about. Your actions are a reflection, not just of you, but for those people who cared enough to help you get here too. Do your best and remember where you come from as you work towards where you want to go.

 4) Shut Up and Grind. S.U.A.G. Simply put: Do the work. You can plan, prepare, theorize, and get hyped all you want, but at some point you have to sit down, focus, shut up, and grind. The work won’t get done just because you want it to. Michelangelo has a quote that sums this up “ If people know how hard I worked to gain my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” There will come a time when you face a challenge and initially you may not get the results you wanted. At that point you have to ask yourself am I’m really grinding like I can? Am I really putting in the maximum effort possible? Go the distance, pain is temporary. Like Nike says, Just Do It.

 5) Work Together. Harambee. “Means much more than I got your back.” There’s so much more you can accomplish by working together than trying to go it alone. It’s easy to ask your friend “what’s good?” or “what’s up?” but it’s much more difficult to say “are you ready for that test?” or “how’s everything at home?” Don’t be afraid to bond over the tougher issues in life and have the courage to step outside your comfort zone and the stereotypical expectations of you and your peers to achieve something greater together. You’ll be thankful that you did and amazed at what you all were able to achieve.