Ichupo chisuma - My wife, my motivation

As a man when you excel in anything it's important to acknowledge the people who give you the stage to perform. I'm a married man and I want to use my platform to acknowledge my wife; a woman that has literally been a cheat code in life for me.

This is my truth:
My wife, you're the reason I wake up in the morning and go harder than last time. I want you to know that I'm grateful for your acts of service (cooking, cleaning, ironing - the list is endless!) as it fuels the beast and allows me to flourish in my fitness endeavors. I'm thankful for the words of affirmation that you provide when I need them most as it allows me to keep persisting when I start to feel discouraged. I cherish our quality time because it recalibrates me and calms my spirit. Your physical touch melts away my stress and reinvigorates me. Your supernatural capacity to be able to gift me things I didn't know I needed still puzzles me to this day but provides tangible examples of your thoughtfulness.

Mpaka
You taught me the 'mpaka concept' - which is to keep persisting until you get the outcome that you want. Mpaka vi chitike. I went from struggling to overcoming, from an unknown to a brand, from a street runner to the Roadrunner Zambia. You are the reason why my spirit is so strong and defiant, my body is armored and my mentality is bulletproof. I am who I am and what I am because of you, for you and with you. I've been enhanced by you and you've done more than make me better, you've evolved me.

Thank you for supporting the hustle and developing the ability to speak every love language❤️🗣️. My greatest privilege has and will always be running life's marathon with you.

Here's my advice on how to appreciate others;

• Say "thank you" very loudly for any and everything that someone does to make your life and mission easier, from ironing your clothes to preparing your meals. When you publicly acknowledge and praise those that help you it revitalizes them and you'll be surprised at how much more they'll be willing to take on just to help you advance. So, sing to the high heavens and watch your blessings will explode!
• Tell the people that encourage you how much it means to you, how much you appreciate their positivity and input. They'll be eager to dish out more good vibes.
• Be the support system for others that you would appreciate for yourself
• Tell the people that have had a hand in your ‘upgrade’ all about the new level they put you on. Many people like to think that they’re self-made, you’re not. Learn to acknowledge the contributions of others

Mrs. Given Minziwe Majula💍, I love and appreciate you. Mpaka ku manda!