My Story
Name: Justin Dixon
Age: 23 Birthday: Aug 26th
Home: Lynchburg, VA (USA)
A few years ago I had an idea that terrified me. Some day I am likely to get married. In that marriage, I am likely to have kids. Any kids that grow up with me as a dad, are likely to pick up my bad habits … *screams from the sheer horror*.
Thus launched a quest of self-improvement.
When I started this quest I quickly found that I couldn’t change my bad habits all at once. Every time I started to get somewhere I’d stress out and end up right back where I was. Finally I tried something that worked! I slowed down. I started learning to be patient with myself, and little by little I’ve made change. I’ve been at it for three years now. I am still in this process. I have a long way to go. I have learned a few things on the way.
For example I have:
- Re-prioritized my life
- Improved my self-image
- Improved my overall attitude
- Started eating healthier (semi-vegetarian)
- Read a ton of books
- Stopped making excuses for my goals
- Improved my people skills
- Surrounded myself with positive influences
- Overall become a more genuine me
- Started taking my dreams seriously
- Diminished the power of excuses in my life
- Greatly Increased my focus
Perhaps, something I’ve learned can help you make changes in your life, and achieve the goals that are important to you.
I am by no means an official authority. All I have is a drive to make myself better, and a passion for learning. All I can offer are the ways of thinking that have made a difference for me.
As long as there is any chance that someone else will pick up my habits than I must improve. After all, we are responsible for the habits, attitudes, and world views that we pass on.
Where ever you are in life, welcome to my blog.
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Lori Rousseau | September 10, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Wow, I am amazed at how young you are (I could be your mother)! Just subscribed to your blog because it fits in well with where I am in life. I am enjoying your thoughts and look forward to many more. Thank you-
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Praveen | September 16, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Hi Justin Dixon,
I thought of exploring your blog.
Good to know about you.
Not all are born in the same environment and not all think about the consequences of their actions. “What next?” is asked only by visionaries.
It needs constant reminder to keep focussed. The mind is a chatter box, sometimes…
“What you sow is what u reap” was actually a statement from Eastern religions. We are what we are because of our previous lives, and what we do in this life effects the future lives. In the past life regression (from the many books i read), the higher self tells “Improvement of moral character is the most important, I am not interested in your worldly goals or your body”. Moral character & personality traits pass from one life to the next. So self improvement is not only the best investment for this life, but also for the next lives. Thats what i feel after reading books on past life regression.
That stories apart, constant reading like the blogs of yours… will help keep focussed & enthusiastic.
Cheers!
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Praveen | September 17, 2009 at 12:05 am
I will be greatly impressed to read your experiences in this blog, once in a while
Regards
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Kerstin | September 27, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Groovy blog, it hits home! Little by little… good luck with your endeavour.
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Susan | September 27, 2009 at 11:59 pm
We all have our own amazing stories, I think your blog is great!
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Kim | September 30, 2009 at 2:53 am
I can’t believe you are 23, I have a 22 year old stepson, mentioned self improvement books to him and he told me “I don’t believe in that stuff” I turned to him and said so what you are saying is you don’t believe in yourself.
I am sooo impressed here.
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Shannon | October 25, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Wow. I’m impressed and inspired. I’m on a similar journey. I’ll be reading your blog! Thanks!
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Justin- AlittleBetter | October 26, 2009 at 8:04 am
I think we’re all on a journey of one kind or another. I’m always glad to help a fellow traveler ^__^
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Laura Rodriguez | November 23, 2009 at 9:18 am
What an inspirational young man you are! You’ve gained wisdom that many people decades older have yet to even have an inkling about.
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Justin- AlittleBetter | November 24, 2009 at 7:21 am
I don’t have wisdom that others don’t, I just work harder to listen to it.
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Crystal | December 2, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Really great insights! I came to the same conclusion myself when thinking about my long-term goals as a musician, and how I could record a fantastic album. :) Soon I realized I was thinking way ahead of myself, and to just focus on perfecting one song at a time. At this point I have all 12 songs ready to be recorded, and just looking for the right place to record them at. I am very excited about finally recording my album! I believe the key to happiness is being true to yourself, and following your souls true calling by doing what you truly love most. Thanks for sharing your insights!
Peace
~Crystal
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Justin- AlittleBetter | December 3, 2009 at 8:22 am
And thank you for being a person who chases after their dreams. Thank you for being an example of what you want this world to be more like.
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Melissa Dixon | December 3, 2009 at 4:08 pm
all your years in the Dixon home and you just figured out three years ago to slow down. jk you know i think it’s the Dixon curse… good job at breaking that one. now all i have to do is break it haha
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Justin- AlittleBetter | December 3, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I don’t know about any curse little sis, but its good to hear from you.
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Stuart | December 6, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Bravo Justin! You are an inspiration!
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Justin- AlittleBetter | December 7, 2009 at 8:45 am
Thank you^.^ Though I can only call myself an inspiration if it is acted upon. The greatest praise you could give me would be to go out and do something great because of something I said.
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seo | January 28, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Great article! It’s often hard to find such well put together information that makes sense!
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Lyssa | February 10, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Hiya Cho! Its Yuri stalkin ur blog o.o
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Justin- AlittleBetter | February 10, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Lols hi Yuri Thanks for stoppin by. ^_^
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Druzelle Cederquist | March 6, 2010 at 10:52 am
Hello Justin,
I discovered your blog via Write to Done, and glad that I did. I linked to you in my latest two posts. I thought your blog piece “How to find your message and stand out” was exceptional, and included it in my post “To Write, To Blog?” @ http://bit.ly/9Bv4zM. I included a link to your blog today in my post “Exploring the Blogosphere” @ http://bit.ly/b1fQjE .
Thanks for your thoughtful blogging.
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Justin- AlittleBetter | March 6, 2010 at 11:14 am
Glad that you liked my posts. Thank you for the link love.
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Barrie Davenport | July 7, 2010 at 11:09 am
Hi Justin,
I am the editor for The Daily Brainstorm to which you are a contributor. We noticed that you haven’t posted for a while. Are you still writing this blog? We plan to launch The Daily Brainstorm officially on Monday, July 12 and we need to reach you with some information. Can you please contact me at my email address?
Thank you,
Barrie Davenport
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Jane Rochelle | July 21, 2010 at 11:32 am
Hey Justin,
Just wanted to say that I’m glad to see you writing again! I’ve missed your posts, and really hope you’ll find much fulfillment in work your on A Little Better.
:) Jane
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Justin Dixon | July 21, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Thank you Jane. I just needed a break for a bit, I’m glad to be writing again too.