Every student has dreams—but not every student reaches them. Why? Because too often, excuses steal the energy that goals deserve. In this video, I challenge college students to make a defining decision: Commit to your goals or commit to your excuses. But not both.

This teaching comes straight from my workbook, Manual for College Success: A Guide to Graduation, Growth, and Greatness—a resource built to help you rise above distractions and step fully into your potential. You have what it takes... but it starts with a choice.