Derrick

Recently hit my best mile time EVER. 7:27. Impressive to most? Not at all. But, it was in the 8:30s last week. More importantly, the obese version of me from 3rd grade to age 22 would’ve never imagined hitting the 7s. He wouldn’t even consider running a full mile. We get better every day and that’s what counts. 6s next 😤

@DevonBuildHappy Always appreciate your support man! Candidly I don’t see enough of your stuff. Gotta find a way to change that!

I appreciate you…. all of you. Especially the people that are secret orderers and likers of my posts. The real ones. 🖖 i always try to show love back. Slap me if i dont 😝

The first real jiu jitsu community will likely have a profound impact for you forever. Nothing like get absolutely wrecked, humbled, smashed, but taken care of and accepted all at the same time. As such a stand up dude like yourself I’m sure you’ll find an amazing community back home as well!

Just got done with my last Jiu Jitsu class at my gym before moving back to my hometown permanently. It was bitter sweet. It was sad to leave but I also have amazing memories here. This will always be the gym where I started my jits training. It has changed my life in so many ways. My perspective, my discipline, my humility. This is the one place I’m going to miss the most in leaving here. The coach and all the people I’ve rolled with will always hold a special place in my heart. I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity and I’m looking forward to finding a new gym and continuing my training once I get settled in to my new city.

@IamLeoAfonso The pain of regret is one of the things I fear most.

@DerrickEmpowers You'll certainly fail if you don't leave the couch And this pain is deeper

Dude, if you won't give it to yourself then I give YOU permission to fail. Does failure hurt at times? Of course. But you know what? Stepping into the arena, failure or not, is exhilarating. There's freedom in facing your fear, locking into the moment, and seeing what you're made of. It captures the essence of what it means to be alive. STEP. IN. (Actual photo I took of the Colosseum when in Rome)

@MarkTonerX It’s only a true failure if you don’t learn anything from it. I’m right there with you on this!

@DerrickEmpowers It hurts, but I learn the most from my failures. Those are the lessons that stick.

@IfYoureReadingX Sleep is imo, the most important foundation of all health.

There were points in my active addiction that I didn’t sleep for 5 days straight. I was in and out of psychosis. When I got sober, I slept for almost 5 days straight to catch up on 6 months of sleep. Now, I make sure to get 8 hours every night. Sleep is one of the most important things in my routine. It keeps me fresh, my mind right and my body feeling good. On days when I don’t get enough sleep, I don’t feel like myself. Sufficient sleep has changed everything for me.

@TheApexLeader Right?! I was looking through our trip to see what would be good from our time and relating to “arena”. Only to stumble across one of the most iconic photos I’ve ever taken with the sun coming down and everything haha

@DerrickEmpowers Dude, what a freaking cool experience. That is on my bucket list for sure!

@orbolico Right? Profound insight. My Dad always used to tell me: “It takes so many no’s before you get the yes that changes it all. Go get more no’s”

@DerrickEmpowers if you don't fail, you're not even trying i saw a post here on X that went something like "if you knew you were going to fail 100 times before succeeding big, imagine the excitement you would feel everytime you heard the word 'no'"

@evolvee33 I had intrusive thoughts the whole time to post that gift homie. Ngl haha. I decided to go with a real photo I took from being there though!

@DerrickEmpowers me reading this post:

@IfYoureReadingX Sometimes we really have to make it that simple. Detach yourself from the results, be vulnerable, and just freakin try.

@DerrickEmpowers Amazing. If we don’t allow ourselves to fail, then we will never try. Giving ourselves this permission allows things to happen beyond our wildest dreams.

@TheMariusGu Your feedback and support is legitimately why I stay in the game. The climb continues dude. Can’t wait for that day we both out here slinging positivity on a grand scale together! And for the day we grab coffee and a meal on me in person!

@DerrickEmpowers Your content always makes me hyped up more when seeing your journey man Big W

𝕏 *can* be such a positive force. In the last few weeks I've had a few posts pop off. Not on some rage bait. Not on some controversial hot take. What was it on? People genuinely giving me props for life accomplishments: new mile PR, wedding anniversary, 1 year alcohol free. This app gets an awful rap. You know why? Because most aren't spending their time on here the right way. Post authentic content and truly connect with people doing the same. It changes everything. Like everything in life, this app is what you make it. I'm simply hopping on here this morning to say THANK YOU for making it a positive experience for me. You all ARE the ones posting that authentic content and the reason I stick around on here to build something worthwhile. The climb continues.

@thedanielaros We have to create the platform we genuinely want to use, right?? No time for doomscrolling we’re all so dang blessed to be here!

@DerrickEmpowers Congrats on the personal milestones. The platform's negativity can get addictive, so cheers on overcoming it.

@JordanMLipsky One of my favorite transfers of energy. Definitely. Thank you Jordan!

@DerrickEmpowers the more you spread positivity, the more you get it back! well done Derrick

@SoberMensClub My man, thank you. Could agree more but directed back at you! Blessings all around 🤙🏼

@DerrickEmpowers Love this man. You get what you give and you've consistently shown positivity, empowerment and an example of what's possible. You truly deserve the best brother 🙏👊

@JackAMAustin Yes, thanks Jack

@DerrickEmpowers X being positive force with posts popping off on genuine life accomplishments like mile PR wedding anniversary and alcohol-free year is wholesome energy worth celebrating

@BarbellFi A UBI and:

I’m scared about the next 12-18 months A LOT of 6 figure jobs will be eliminated Millions trying to find work in the worst job market since the Great Recession Carrying large mortgage payments I have no idea how this all will end But I know it’s not going to end well 😔

@ModernDayInves Go LinkedIn. Find like-minded person. Press connect button.

Anyone have networking recommendations? There has to be a better way than attending $3k conferences every few months. I’m simply looking to meet like-minded individuals in the same industry.

@GrindeOptions This is the way! 🫡

Don’t quit 𝕏. Give it a year and some change to see. This is one of the only platforms that you can start from nothing and grow to a big account for being your genuine self. Post every day. Engage with others who share similar interests and ideas. You will grow over time.

@evolvee33 Banger. While not the only way it is absolutely on serious route there. Often times you are shrouded in distractions that lets you truly know what your purpose is. Silence that shit so you can hear your intuition.

"i need to find my purpose." no — you need to remove what's covering it. "but how do I know what to remove?" whatever you can't sit with in silence.

@ModernDayInves Inject this energy straight into my veins ⚡️

Your breakthrough is coming. Keep at it.