Timber Watches , offering beautiful and unique timepieces which helped all of us keep time at the event. Tourism London always highlights the great things about the city. Johnsonville sausages and MotoMix were all part of this great event for the city. This weekend has fortified my belief that it takes more than one person to make a dream materialize.
Skip to content Anita Jezowski. Me with Sabrina. So much energy! What a great team. So many people. So many new friends. Such a good time! Allison Briscoe. Anita Jezowski. Jessie Swinamer.
Stephanie Naud. Me with Canadian Champion, Janet Walker. Wayne Paulsen. Rod Cumberland. Donald Lambert. Gaston Duperre. Karl Bischoff. Nathan Cumberland. Ben Cumberland. View this post on Instagram. Geoff Larkin. Burlin Nickerson. Nick hall.
Trevor Schofield. Nick Russell. Ryan McIntyre. Marcel Dupuis. Cecil Starr. Mitch Hewitt. Peter Colliver Memorial Trophy. Getting ready for the big event. Most people know the side of me that is always smiling, always cheerful: The happy and hyper side of my personality.
That is the side that I want everyone to remember me by. This side always looks at the bright side of things, loves every waking moment with children, can take on multiple projects at once and still enjoy the process. In actuality, I think everyone in the world would like to be seen as flawless. But as we know, perfection is an illusion; a fiction; a fairy tale.
As every fairy tale has a wicked witch or a big, bad wolf, we know that there will be a time or times in our lives when the dark side will rear its ugly head and at the most inconvenient times. Up until a year ago, I thought that I was a pretty positive person. I believed that with faith and hard work I would see my dream materialize. This was the foundation that I stood on and the platform I used to motivate young people to believe in as well.
But hit me like a ton of bricks and I began to feel like I was losing everything I had worked so hard for. This has been my goal since high school. With what I felt were means to fund an amazing entrepreneurship, I invested a substantial amount into my blooming business and passion.
Although my heart was in the right place, I used only my heart not my head, or wise council, and I threw all of my assets into my business. I mean all of it! I actively pursued everything I thought would get me the exposure I needed to make my dream a reality.
All great ideas, each and every on but, regrettably, none of this brought prospects of bigger opportunities at that time. By I was beginning to see that the funds were disappearing but there was no true sign of success. Now, we had many times when it looked like it. There was a possibility of a tour in the United States, a possible record label signing, a possibility to be featured on a popular talk show, so many possibilities but nothing solid.
I threw more funds into the possibilities but by the end of , I knew that I was in trouble. So my idea was to take on another job with direct sells.
It is an amazing company and I tried my best to make it work. But trying to run two businesses and make them both successful was not feasible at that time.
In the end, I decided to give up the direct sales. Finally, the investment in and the hard work since were starting to show signs of success. I had invested so much time, energy — mentally and physically, and finances into the business that I was not celebrating the developing results. I was only focused on all of my failures throughout the years. I still loved my job! I was still making motivational videos for the world to hear.
I was still smiling, dancing and singing my way into the hearts of thousands of children in 3 Provinces with our school tour. The Saidat Show was bigger and better than ever, but something inside me was dying. Something is wrong. I can feel it. What can I do to help? I was showing signs of depression. Time and again the people closest to me would tell me that everything would be ok.
I was telling these amazing young people throughout my tour the same thing, but in my mind, I felt the darkness and I could not get away from it. I would try to cheer myself up by reading stories of now successful business people who persevered despite making big mistakes, but that heaviness stayed with me for a long time.
I was now working every school day what I had dreamed of. I also had that television talk show. The only thing missing was my happiness in it all. I was teaching them that failure is part of life and that you keep going even when it feels like you need help. I told them to always ask for help but was I living what I was teaching? I needed help but felt that no one would understand what I was going through. Boy, did I have to learn a lesson in practice what you preach.
There was a deep sadness inside me that would not go away. I tried working harder but the darkness would not go away.
I also had to allow others to ask for help for me. By following what I was teaching I was able to foresee the passing of my season of darkness. Because I was willing to reach out and ask for help; because I was blessed by a network of amazing supporters; because someone at a great bank helped me get my business sense and cents together I can go forward and bring an even stronger message to young people because I have had the experience of living in that dark place for a season.
Listen to yourself!! Be aware of how your feeling! Pay attention to your feelings, your mood or any changes in attitude about life. Start early by journaling how you are feeling or talk to someone you trust and ask them to let you know if they have seen any changes in you.
Ask a friend, a doctor, a parent…anyone who can lead you to the answers you need. I say TRY because if you try these things and you are still feeling down and the feeling is not going away you need to go back to step 2: ASK for help. I saw this in a newspaper once and it really stuck with me. Let them know that you appreciate their patience and will let them know if they can help.
Being successful in life and business is not as important as having your sanity and happiness. You are valuable. You are loved by someone. And you make a difference in the world every day, but you can make a bigger difference when you can be your best YOU!
What do you call it when you combine 31 athletes skilled with an axe and a saw, an annual city festival and a supportive community together? A very diverse opportunity to learn and grow! Learned all about an amazing sport I only vaguely knew existed; met a group of dedicated athletes and their supporters, and grew in my understanding of commitment and determination. Now, if you had asked me to describe a STIHL Timbersports event prior to this, I would have looked at you with confusion on my face and asked the next question; What is Timbersports?
It was founded in and currently includes six different disciplines, with both professional and collegiate divisions. This multi-disciplined sport requires each competitor to go all out to prove his or her athletic ability in every way. Timbersports consists of 6 disciplines that take many years to master. The Underhand Chop involves having the competitor stand on a horizontal block of wood, hacking away at the block until it is separated in the middle.
This is a timed event and ends when the block is severed. The Springboard , one of the most intense events in my mind, calls for the athletes to use precision and accuracy. He or she jumps onto the springboard and proceeds to chop through a block of wood which is 9ft from the ground. Shawna always takes the time to highlight the talents of others. She has been instrumental in getting me being involved in the community and community events and I appreciate that about her.
As much as I was honoured to be asked to be part of such a great event, I found myself doubting my ability to perform to the caliber of the competition. And because of their belief in me, I rose to the challenge. Sabrina, the official host for the competition, went the extra mile and met with me to go over the ins and outs of the championship. To have such a heavy responsibility on her shoulders and take the time to help someone else was absolutely inspiring!
I devoted many hours to studying the sport hoping to find the best way to co-host the event and highlight the amazing athletes. During this time I became inspired by the hard work and determination of the entire organization. STIHL Timbersports has built a team filled with people who train to be their best while at the same time bringing the community together and promoting other companies which are also doing great things in their communities.
I watched as Anita Jezowski , Jessie Swinamer and Stephanie Naud remained focused and determined during their respective competitions. The 7 competitors in the Rookie Division never seemed to show that they were new to the Competition, as their strength and attitude in every event was top notch!
The year-old gave it his all and it paid off. The driving blows of the axe, the precise technique and the control required for each discipline, and concentration required for the saw, made for one intense, adrenalin-filled competition. Men who have been involved in Timbersports for many years competed side-by-side with the new blood — giving them something to work for.
Nathan Cumberland , the Rookie World Champion and his brother Ben Cumberland , the Rookie World Champion not only displayed their extreme gift for the sport but their strong faith in God. Scott Read , a coach as well as a competitor, always had an attitude of optimism and continued to encourage others throughout the competition. Read was gracious enough to allow me to tape a video check out my Instagram! Scott Read from Truro, Nova Scotia is not only an amazing athlete; he trains others to be their very best.
Geoff Larkin , Burlin Nickerson , Nick Hall and Trevor Schofield were always ready to give their all in every discipline despite the heat and sometimes rain during such intense competition. When asked what it takes to do well in every event Nick Russell said that he believes that it takes focus and that he will visualize what he is going to do before executing the move. Every athlete had amazing insight as to what helps them achieve their goals. Ryan McIntyre offered a refreshing reminder to be grateful to the people who helped you get to where you are.
Clarke Ellah. After intense battles with the wood firefighter, Marcel Dupuis who was the Canadian Champion, Cecil Starr the Silver Medalist in the World Championship and Mitch Hewitt , four-time Canadian Champion, would sign the cookies and give them to adoring fans.
Not only is Hart an amazing competitor, he always had time to talk, laugh and joke around throughout the weekend. Even when the STIHL Timbersport Championship ceremony was rained out, he was not put out when we all poured champagne over his head in a small tent with his colleges surrounding him.
To him, it was just the honour of being able to hold the Peter Colliver Memorial Trophy and represent it well!
This sport no doubt takes mental focus, strength and perfect handling of your gear. I watched one athlete after another take the stage with confidence and determination. With every swing of the axe, you could imagine the hours of training, the preparation and the sacrifices that were made in order to get to the Championship.
Hart, and his fellow competitors would have spent hours fundraising and talking with people who may or may not fully understand the risks, the dedication or the skill it takes to be a competitor of this caliber. Every athlete I had the opportunity to speak with gave me more reason to take my job more seriously.
To do what it takes to put in the time and technique required to be my very best for my audience. Things they will be able to be to develop in their own lives whether they are an athlete or not. There were athletes who arrived for their Canadian Championship the night before their event. They were tired, a bit jet lagged because of time differences traveling across the country, but they did not allow the weariness or busyness of the day to slow down their momentum or distract them from their goals.
Many have spent years working on their craft and they did not allow fatigue, heat, or rain, stop them from achieving their goals.
I had the honour to witness their hard work and determination pay off. I am not saying that these reasons are not legit but if we allow them to be at the forefront of our thinking and overshadow our goals of being our best, we will always find a reason to let that dream go. Know what you want to accomplish and stick to the plan. Athletes in their interviews mentioned that when they were competing they do not look at the other competitor to see how they are doing. They are focused on what they are doing.
The road is not always easy or what you anticipated. The Timbersports athletes had some tough blocks of wood they were not expecting to have to attack but they kept on chopping. Iron sharpens iron as these athletes sharpen one another — pushing each other to better themselves every time they compete. When you surround yourself with those who encourage and challenge you you both become sharper. The Timbersports family is comprised of dedicated individuals and I felt so blessed to have been welcomed into the fold.
A big shout-out to all these outstanding supporters —. The Big Green Egg really helped get the crowd excited about grilling and having the support. Wood on Steel who supplied wonderful furniture as prizes. Timber Watches , offering beautiful and unique timepieces which helped all of us keep time at the event. Tourism London always highlights the great things about the city.
Johnsonville sausages and MotoMix were all part of this great event for the city. This weekend has fortified my belief that it takes more than one person to make a dream materialize. We are all afraid to say what we feel. Current events in our world that deal with terrorism, racism, religion, sexual orientation and the like fill our minds with fear and worry…. If I use that hashtag will I be ridiculed?
One life-changing story in the media can get our emotions reeling like a roller-coaster. In the past three weeks, I have felt a variety of emotions: a nger, d eep sadness, r evenge, e mpathy, and i gnorance. There have also been times when I have felt downright pathetic for not truly understanding the meaning and history behind everything that is happening in our world.
Yes, with the recent shootings, violence, and the uprisings there have been many thoughts, emotions, and opinions going through my head. MY emotions! We will never know how to change and make a difference in any situation until we learn to listen.
Yes, we are listening to the radio, the TV talk show hosts, the newspapers, city officials and politicians but it is HOW we listen that makes the difference. I realized my pathetic desire simply to have an opinion when I first read of the sit-in of the Black Lives Matter Movement at the Pride Parade in Toronto on July 3, I found myself spouting my opinion to anyone who would listen. Did I understand why it happened…in my mind, I thought I did so that makes my opinion of value right?
Two days later I was spending hours that turned into days reading about the horrible shooting of Alton Sterling , the year-old who was killed by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Once again, my opinion of what needs to happen, and who is responsible, and what the world needs to do, filled my conversations. Then the tragedy touched closer to home.
My hometown, in the very area of St. Paul, Minnesota where I grew up, year-old Philando Castile was killed by officers in full view of his partner and young daughter. But as we know the tragic news did not stop.
The violence now turned to our police officers , and terrorism affecting the rest of the world. July has been a very emotional and life changing month for everyone. But with all the time spent trying to understand the predicament we find ourselves in as the human race, what did I accomplish? What changes did I bring about in the world?
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