Taking 100% responsibility or Extreme Ownership as Joko Willink puts it is a liberating feeling. Every situation I’ve ever perceived as a step back has eventually shown itself as a leap forward when taking on this pro-active 100% responsibility attitude.

The following bellow are 4 keys I’ve found that have helped refine and strengthen my resilience and perseverance.

1. Stoic thoughts; Carpe Diem
2. Refusing judgment; self forgiveness
3. Respect yourself; and respect others
4. People come into your life for a season, reason or lifetime: It’s on us to keep the lessons and cherish the moments.

I’m grateful for everyone who has taught me a lesson this year to many names to share but just know my appreciation and gratitude is sincere. Special shout out to my DP 1.1 2101 course mates, my fellow PLF members and senior leadership, business associates and my family and friends across Canada from coast to coast to coast.

With love and respect my very best to all in 2022!

J

This year has been one of personal growth and transformation, the following information to me is important as a matter of directly combating the challenges within our Indigenous, African Nova Scotian and collective Canadian community it has been inspired and created from the perspective of lived experience.

When founding DMF Energy Inc it was my goal to empower others and to realize my full potential. Working in the oil the sands of Alberta taught me what true hard-work and perseverance is. Joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 2018 took that reality and expectation to another level. Where there is resistance or challenge is opportunity.

• The attached draft memo is a summery of observations and recommendations of how the Canadian Armed Forces can help support all Canadians however particularly Black Canadian youth as a follow up to the meaningful National Apology which took place in honour of the members of No. 2 Construction Battalion and their decedents on 9^th of July 2022 in Truro, Nova Scotia by the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and Minister of National Defence.
• The additional report attached was published by DND and important for leaders at all levels of security within the country who want to minimize the destructive impact of crime on our society.

Public Security and protecting and respecting every individual’s human rights has always been a passionate interest of mine. The best way to change the world, is to change yourself, individual accountability, effort and focus. As an Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces, Public Servant, Director of a Canadian Corporation, Coach, Mentor, as human being I’ve strived to uplift and empower others sometimes at the cost of my own personal well being. It’s been a journey of survival trying to do the same for myself leading “culture change” and the physiological stress that comes along with it is not easy, however the best things in life worth pursuing rarely are.

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Saint Mary’s University Junior football Academy offers young people a positive and healthy outlet for their energy and emotions. In turn reducing stress, improving self-esteem, and providing a sense of belonging. By participating in these program, young people can learn how to channel their energy and emotions.

Coach Sumarah is a more then just a football coach, he is a teach and educator and he knows better then most the power football has in the development of a persons character. Sport reveals what’s within us it builds social and emotional skills it is a team sport that requires cooperation, communication, leadership, responsibility, and respect. When I was a young athlete football provided me with a sense of purpose and direction. It helped me set goals to work towards and gain a sense of achievement.