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I recognize that many of you face significant challenges and uncertainties that cause stress, anxiety, and heartache. I pray for you. I love you.
I am thankful that social media allows me to provide you with encouragement, direction, and a reminder of eternal truths.
Please remember this: whatever difficulties you may be experiencing, Jesus Christ is the way to joy and peace.
People who subscribe to the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ find that it makes their lives happier, more significant, and more resistant to the difficulties we all experience.
You have a Heavenly Father who has provided a plan for you. Trust in Him. With His help, you can find peace despite the trials and obstacles of mortality.
With love,
President Oaks
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I freaking love Bear Bachmeier and I’m happy to live and die by giving his arm a shot. Some days he will throw 4 picks. Others he will be the most unstoppable man in college football. He will learn, and become inevitable.
Good game, Utes. Enjoy being #1 in the country for a minute.
@grok what must happen for BYU and Utah to meet again in the Big 12 championship game?
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Opening Battle Won 😤
Ohio State vs. #25 BYU Highlights 🎥
@BYUMBB
Rad Alan retweeted
كسر عضم🚨🔥؛
🇺🇸 إيلون ماسك: "إذا حاولت أي قوة أجنبية شن هجوم إلكتروني على ستارلينك أو البنية التحتية الفضائية، سنعطل شبكة الكهرباء بأكملها لديهم بشكل دائم بضربات مدارية آلية في ثوانٍ."
🇨🇳 شي جين بينغ: "اعرف مكانك، أيها الملياردير من وادي السيليكون. أمر واحد وسيحرق ليزرنا الحركي المضاد للأقمار الصناعية أقمارك الصناعية إلى غبار فضائي قبل أن تتمكن من إرسال تغريدة واحدة. لا تلعب بالنار."
🇺🇸 إيلون ماسك: "جرب إطلاق شعاع ليزر واحد. قبل أن يصيب النبض الضوئي المدار المنخفض الأرضي، برمجيات سبيس إكس تقطع 100% من توجيه بياناتك تحت البحار الواصلة إلى الموانئ الغربية. حظًا موفقًا في إدارة اقتصاد آلي على ألياف بصرية محترقة."
سينما مطلقة 🔥 nitter.gq/AmericanpowerUs/status…
Rad Alan retweeted
BYU basketball is officially back tomorrow! BYU-Ohio State is one of the best opening day matchups featuring two of the best guards in college basketball and a 5-star freshman on both sides.
I give my preview and prediction for the game. vanquishthefoe.com/byu-baske…
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Text I sent my son:
“Down goes #2 Ohio St to an unranked USC. Miami barely beats 4-3 N Carolina. Indiana has to go to OT to beat 5-2 Minnesota. Maybe we need to enjoy the wins more. 🤪🤷🏼💙
We’re 7-1, top 10 and not happy. Hahaha!!! Complaining that BYU should be better. Man….times have changed. 😂😂😂”
That’s what happens when you’re a fan and love your team. You just want them to crush everyone. 😁
Next week is the first-ever top 10 Holy War. Anything can happen. Why not 4 in a row???
Go Cougs!!!!!!
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SHE’S DONE IT AGAIN 👑
@BYUTFXC’s Jade Hedengren defends her crown and brings home another Big 12 Women’s Cross Country individual title with a time of 19.28.0!
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"That man right there, that's a grown man."
@bkbranch3 is BLESSED by Jaxon Kohler on the BYU roster
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New World Series champion Cooper Pratt:
“I owe it all to my Heavenly Father”
Incredible postgame interview here.
Rad Alan retweeted
In honor of Ernie Johnson’s retirement announcement, here’s him after Trump was elected:
“From one election to the next, I don’t know who’s gonna be in the Oval Office, but I always know who’s on The Throne… I’m a Christian… Scripture tells us to pray for our leaders. I’m gonna pray for Donald Trump.”
Ernie is one of the most talented, well-respected, & solid Christian men in sports media. He will be dearly missed after this season.
God bless this man for using his platform for Christ 👏
Rad Alan retweeted
Students don't care about the fines unless their tuition/fees increase. They will care about their team getting penalized, so that should be the punishment every time.
Maybe students should be required to attend a "How to avoid bigoted chants" session before attending games against BYU.
And I get there's a big difference between "F--- the Mormons" and "F--- BYU (or whoever)," but I think there should also be a crack down on any chants involving the "F---" word. It's just a crude thing to chant in public with kids in the crowd. Think about the kids!
Rad Alan retweeted
If I can do it, you can do it.
I truly believe we're all MEANT FOR MORE.
Transformation is a process that isn't completed in a short time period. I don't believe there is a definitive stopping point. I think our maximum potential is a moving goalpost that will keep us on a path to continue to reach greater heights and achieve more.
Achieve a better relationship with your spouse.
Achieve greater trust and love with your children.
Achieve more productivity at work.
Achieve more gratitude in serving our community and neighbors.
Achieve a healthier body to accomplish all of these.
Physically, my appearance didn't improve dramatically this year, but it's still progress.
2023 - 2024 - 2025 - 2026
Wt: 325 215 222 217
Waist: 46 34 33 33
BF%: 45% 14% 12% 7.9%
Shirt: XXL L L L
Here's to year 4.
If I can do it, you can do it.
Transformation is a process and includes many variables. Someone (very wise) once told me a quote that I've tried to apply to myself: HOW YOU DO ONE THING IS HOW YOU DO EVERYTHING
This isn't about losing weight, it's about trying to be the best version of myself I can possibly be. The outward appearance is what people initially see, but is merely an visible representation of an inner commitment I've made to myself to be a better husband, father, business owner, boss, and be stronger spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Because how could I think I can be a good husband, but neglect my body? How could I be a good employer but neglect my children? How you do one thing, is how to do everything.
I wish other aspects of my overall progress was as easily quantifiable as physical metrics. I feel like my wife and kids would give me feedback that I continue to be a better husband and father. That my employees would report that I am a better mentor. But I guess not everything can be objective.
My physical journey is still on course.
October 2023 October 2024 October 2025
Wt: 325 lbs Wt: 215 lbs. Wt. 222 lbs
Waist: 46 Waist: 34 Waist: 33
Body Fat: ~45% Body Fat: 14% Body Fat: 12%
Shirt size: XXL Shirt Size: L Shirt Size: L
In high school I used to be in to olympic lifting (don't you dare blaspheme it by thinking that's what crossfit is). In my young married life I shifted to power lifting cause my ego was big and I wanted to lift as much weight as possible. My body can't maintain that course and it doesn't quite fit my goals. So this last year I shifted more toward body building, eating better, and maintaining good habits.
My focuses are:
Weekly date night with my wife
Nightly walks with my wife
Better engaged with my children
Read physical books to continually learn from others
More diligent and quality scripture study
Increased protein intake
Daily gym workouts
Here's to year 3.
Rad Alan retweeted
This is what our society fails to comprehend.
If I work as a physical therapist, and I’m good, I’ll make $100,000/yr. And pay $15,000 in taxes. I can see 60 patients per week. But that’s the end of it. No additional tax money, no more patients can get my services. I provide a living for myself and my family.
If I own a practice and employee 10 therapists that each make $100,000, now I’m providing a living for 10 families, and because of my efforts there is now $250,000 in tax revenue.
So why should businesses get taxed more? Why should they even have to pay payroll taxes? My value to society is way more than 10X at this point.
But the vast majority of Americans can’t comprehend that, neither do our congressional representatives.
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Elder Ronald A. Rasband says Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt exemplifies the Book of Mormon invitation to stand as a witness of God "at all times and in all things, and in all places."
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Not only is this kid a freak athletic and physical talent, his persona and IQ is mature beyond his years. 5 star teammate.
"That man right there, that's a grown man."
@bkbranch3 is BLESSED by Jaxon Kohler on the BYU roster
