Change Starts With You: Recent Episodes
James Champagne Jr
This podcast is an opportunity to impact my environment by share my story, thoughts, & experiences. Be the change that you want to see. Advocate for the ones that don’t know how to advocate for themselves. Overcoming Tragedy, Rising Above Negativity, & Defining the Odds. - James Champagne Jr.
Back at it. Season 15th. Stay true to what you said even when the mood you said it in has changed. More content coming soon.
Finish. Holiday season around the corner. Stay the course. No matter how bad it may seem. Tragedy don’t last forever. Have the mentality of being the last one standing.
Embrace your strengths. Acknowledge your positives. Change the narrative. Understand what you represent.
Less talk more doing. Don’t think just do. Execute over advertising. Real impact is making others change their mentality, preparation, routine, & actions.
Don’t think just do. Ease your kid’s mindset. Ease your partner, team, group, or whatever it is you’re apart of anxiety & mentality. Success achievement results are formed by action. When you know right from wrong the only thing that will bring results is action
Depression kicks in. Numb. Heartless. Motionless. Want peace. Want to be content. Still want to remain hungry and determined but want to enjoy the moment and the blessings that I do have.
If You Don’t Do It Who Will? If you don’t make the change who will? If you don’t take a stand who will? If you don’t modify, adjust, & fix things who will? Modify nutrition, mental health, & emotional state.
Self control. Block out the noise. Tune out people and things that are not like you, your heart, your purpose, or your vision. Don’t do it for the reward. Your reward will come.
Load Management encouraged. Don’t turn away from it. Don’t abuse the privilege. Mobility days. Stretching days. Recovery/rest days matter. Be mindful of what your body intakes food/liquid wise even on off periods
Depression is a battle. Acknowledge your depression. Acknowledge your feels. Can’t allow the way others perceive your feelings to hinder your desire to acknowledge and express your feelings.
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Who’s willing to give more. What’s the separating factor. Grades gpa sports profession home life responsibilities. No one remembers 2nd place. It can only be one 1
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Hardships don’t hurt us. Not being prepared for the hardships is what hurts the most. Hurricane season. No water, no transportation, no food. Preparing for games. Preparing for battle. Being ready before the moment arrives.
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Award reward wins grades success. Put in the work in the dark before the moment so you’re able to perform in the light during the moment.
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Hardships don’t hurt us. Not being prepared for the hardships hurt most. Hurricane season in Louisiana. Childhood, teenage age years, 20’s. Preparation. Disappointment. Failure.
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It’s never about the competition. It’s about what we bring. It’s about what we do. It’s about our actions. How we respond, overcome, but never settle. Exceeding expectations
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Status won’t save you. Don’t allow your actions to portray your words. Titles before or after your name don’t matter. Life is about results. Don’t meet expectations exceed expectations.
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Control the controllables. Control you first. Do what you can to minimize & present situations from occurring. Do your job first help others second. Control what you can control. Which is yourself first. Your group, team, partner, spouse, etc. Action over words. Self assess. Don’t apologize for staying true on your values & beliefs but it’s a different way to saying certain words or reacting a certain way.
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Be where your feet are. Dan Quinn. VA. Medical retirement. UCLA Football. Blessings, grateful, fortunate, opportunities. Challenge yourself. Internal health.
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Your gift will make room for you. Believe, achieve, acknowledge. Accountable, ability, & reliable. Discourage, validation, opportunity.
Pain, anger, rug sweep, sustain, controlled aggression, give flowers, biological mom, step mom, child’s mom. Overcoming, better person, elevate. Express yourself, open up, be honest, direct, & clear.
Can’t be around broke people, lazy people, people without a vision, or people that don’t take action towards the things they desire in their lives.
Be who you are. Be genuine not generic. Have empathy but don’t become something you’re not to lure the group of people you’re leading and working with.
Do more. Don’t strive to reach the standard but exceed the standard. Knowing is not enough we must do. Act on it.
Learn to say NO. Understand what’s worth your time. Do your job. Worry about you. Focus on your battle. Overcome your obstacle. Press forward.
No restrictions on my imagination. Don’t consume other’s thoughts as my thoughts. Your limitations aren’t my limitations.
Take it. Achieve it. Set your mind on it. It won’t be easy. It’s not given. Be strategic. The sky is not the limit.
Great foundations. Things worth having aren’t given. Participation trophy mentality. Hard work, dedication, overcoming disappointment, & intensity. Balance.
Devastated depressed & numb. Last 6 years it’s been stages. Parenting, biological mom, abusive dad, step child stage, high school stage, marriage stage, & military stages. Coaching opportunities, Medically retired 100%, & Conference Director.
You have no wants. Do as I say and not as I do. Expressing feelings. Don’t feel safe. Don’t trust. Pain fueled me.
Cancellation season. Blessings, moments, opportunities, chances. Friends, colleagues, family.
You belong. Your time, your moment, your chance. Believe in yourself. You can overcome anything. Opportunity arrives at your door step. Rejection. Setbacks don’t dictate your potential. Family abandonment. Field Grade Article 15 in the Army. 100% disability. Coaching stints. Still I rise.
Be willing. Take the risk. Calculated risk. Pros & cons. Self assess. Understanding. May 2020. Medical retirement. Honor Guard, Washington DC. 100% disability. Middle school. Receptionist, Head Coach. Flag football softball. Assistant Coach. Basketball.
Sports variety of age groups. 6U-15U. Direct, honest, transparent, & realistic. What you going to do about it? Don’t second guess & don’t be afraid. Whatever you do don’t ever give up. No is not the final verdict.
Discover & find yourself. Teenage years, high school, & army years. First sergeant, instructor, warrant officer. Head coach. 7U, 14U, 11U, 9U, middle school. Flag football, tackle football, 7v7 select football, softball, co Ed basketball.
Fear, doubtful thinking, self doubt, negative actions, insecure mentality. Louisiana. Child custody guarded, trust issues. Family/parents. Let down & accepting compliments.
Aligned. Assigned. Sport terms. Perspective. Priorities. Duty. Responsibility. Environment. Surroundings. Frustration. Fatigued. Rattled behavior.
Without struggle. No progress. Tragedy, lesson learned, transparency. Appreciation, blessings, relationships. Embrace pain. Time waits for no man. Loneliness disappointment embarrassment defeat. Fight back be organic. Denzel Washington Inky Johnson Les Brown Michael Jordan
Transition military retirement. Medical. HR VA worker. GS position. Favored, chosen, worthy. Non-profit, kids, school system.
Closed related people. Equals understanding. Vision, purpose, dream. Expectations. Spouse/significant other. Parents/family members. Fight to sustain your dream. Press forward. Keep pursuing. Don’t lose interest, determination, willingness.
Dream plans God. Stand still negative mindset lazy/uninspired behaviors. Spring football clinic. Volunteer events. Girls Flag Football. SA Prep. Softball Head Coach/Front Desk Receptionist. Worthy, matter, chosen, more than enough.
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Character is a mixture of your valises. Do what you’re supposed to do even when you don’t feel like it. Character is still preparing even when there’s no expectation. Straight forward, direct, involved, stay committed.
San Antonio 210 youth sports youth football 7U 12U JR Thunderbirds JYSF Venom. Purpose, vision, drive. Kids young coaches. Impact, hard work dedication. Wagner High School
Deserve. Stars aligned. Action, pursue, take, apply, do. Find fault in yourself. Take full responsibility. World don’t owe you anything. Acknowledge, problem solve, plan to fix. Evaluate, stop blaming, no longer feel entitled.
Military background. Army. Human Resource Professional. Military transition. Civilian life. Soldier for life program. Warehouse work. Music career. Albums, producer, podcasting.
Provke thoughts. Introduced stress. Target practice. Leading with excellences. Freeze, frustration, intellect, beliefs. Don’t over talk or under talk in your dialogue.
Purpose choice. Sacrifice. Eating right, physical activities. Surrounding yourself around the right environment. More than enough. Chosen you’re worthy you matter. You woke up like this. Keep pushing keep believing keep shining
You matter. You’re worthy. You’re chosen. You’re more than enough. You woke up like this. Grateful. Jayden. My wife. Medical retirement. School system. Front desk receptionist. Middle school job. Semi professional football coach. Youth football coach. 7v7 football coach. Opportunities choices moments.
Delay. Don’t hold yourself back. Don’t hinder your own blessings. Go for it. Do it. You woke up like this. Encourage yourself. Be your own hero.
Energy You. Apply Act Do. Pour into yourself. Finish even when the mood you said it in has changed.
Military officers. First lieutenant. Leadership wrestling empowerment grind Human Resources. Multi sport benefits. Basic training. Podcasting projects.
Pain dark. Go through it. Pay the price. Pay to play. Leadership has a price. Winning has a price. Success has a price. Chosen, you’re worthy. You do matter. I am chosen. I’m more than enough. Disappointments don’t dictate your success. Mistakes don’t define you.
Operate currently. Promised. Tomorrow not promised. Worthy, chosen, more than enough, you matter. You woke up like this. You validate you. The way you currently operate validates you.
Jayden son boss. Daily relive everyday. Understanding physically regret. Louisiana army experience. Heart mind body spirit.
Move go away stop leave get out. Peace quiet ease spirits. Drama conflict hatred violence. Law enforcement communities. Problem solver prevention leader. Sanity guard thinking ability isolate.
Trauma hurt pain feelings memories haunted. Hold on me being free raft damaged. Army resources mental health profession asterisk. Career tainted. Speak out healing phase embrace.
Everything. Microscope. Actions understanding burdens results. Tough love motivation position. Blessings & curses. Life experiences & situations. Discourage, prioritize, reminders. Values consistency energy preparation influence actions empathy impact reputation don’t be afraid. Embrace.
Decide assignment God. Purpose Chosen discover. Earth run way Army Military. Generation impact retire. Final destination share thoughts. Transpire ESPN sports analyst. Changing a life.
Impact. Age. Powerful gift creditability requirements young people. Kids social issues racial backgrounds next generation community. Variety. Young ladies & young men.
Entertainment showcase misery loves company. You are the company you keep. Alone time. Same intentions. Share your story & don’t apologize for it
Go know when experience moments blessings awareness unsure timid seize the day standard bearer
Mindset mentality voices listen hear understanding overcoming adversity situations trouble influence
God Change Inside Out thoughts anger cold hearted numb overcoming expectation willing & able chosen worthy more than enough ready whatever it takes effectively change community influence city San Antonio worthy
Pain pressure anger intensity neglect parents history hurt heartbroken tension fail effort determination every deployment motivated crested life heart abuse physical mental emotional abusive
Hometown Hero high school teenager football first love glamor coach teach mentor San Antonio
Titles position impact rank military coaching educators expectations example sustain impact effort energy details execute
Amazing. More than enough. You matter. You’re gifted. You’re chosen. You’re worthy. It’s yours. Believe it. Achieve it. Go get it.
Entitlement entitled hand outs participation trophies tough love balance understanding decipher different generations grind pursuit
Expectations limitations exceeding giving more preparation standards goals grind vision
Starting point. Don’t forget. Adversity tragedy abuse no racial hood poverty military deployments push don’t get comfortable desire. Pursuit prevails
Grind, Warrior, apply, practice, execute, prepare, school, sports, job, live. Be the change, you want to see, it starts with you, surroundings, environment, circumstances.
Knows Goes Show The Way holidays lead evaluate develop results assess freestyle everyday
Life transitions worthy enough chosen selected medical retirement military army NCO AG Lead the Way Mentor Advise Example give back hang out impact
Apply statements phrases knowing is not enough we must do what one won’t do another one will.
What community is raising your child? Intent, purpose, values, effort, execution, act on it. Worldwide, students, teachers, parenting, military, NCOs. Leaders, coaches.
Excuses. Setbacks, shortcomings. Age is a number, talent doesn’t dictate your success. Push through the pain
Success, habits, laziness, comfortable, lack of hungry, no drive, self motivated, groom others.
What are you expecting? You’re worthy, you’re more than enough. You matter. You are special.
Stand for something, believe in something, know what you value, don’t seek validation, don’t allow anyone to dictate your thoughts.
Veterans, HR Professionals, VA, Veterans Affairs, suicide, deployments, career, transition, systems, programs, ideas.
You, they, do, believe, happy, tick, drive, like, dislike, represent, withdraw, Russell Westbrook, Eric Thomas
Worth, why, events, situations, relationships, disappointments, purpose, resilient, desire, character
Justice system equal opportunity program sexual harassment/assault program suicide prevention substance abuse Vanessa Guillen Brian Banks
People will judge you on what you used to be. Don’t allow that weight of judgmental people dictate your mental health. Stay strong, stay ready, and keep pushing through to the other side of the bridge.
Friendship. We a team. Can’t succeed alone. Consistent. Favor. Never know who God brings in your life. Army. Leadership.
Hometown growing up comfort zone changing the culture breaking a cycle starting off is the hardest park. Overcoming. Military. Good times. Stepping out on your own. Paving the way for others.
Experienced career suicide at its worse. 2016 dark moments. Heartbroken demoted & alone. - James Champagne Jr.
Hurt, disappointment, tragedy, career suicide, wrong place wrong time, ownership, silly choices. - James Champagne Jr.
This message talks about the varieties of trauma. Overcoming those trauma and finding ways to cope with those traumas.