The Defy Journal

Raw and real.

Stories, lessons and the work behind living bolder, from Cody and the Defy The Norm crew.

Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

Free 3 Day Journaling Course to Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone

I can say this till im blue in the face, but people still won’t listen, “there is no growth in comfort”.How bad do you truly want to free...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

🌊 Make Waves..

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to crawl under a fucking rock to never emerge again through this whole process:-Growing a brand-Growing personally-Identity consolidation (who...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

It’s easy to get caught up in an identity.

Finding balance with what you do and who you are is crucial for your well being.When your job comes home with you, it’s at dinner with you, it’s...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

It’s not what you did in life that matters, it’s what you learned.

I am a messenger of a past time that offers perspective to this present moment where people live in jealousy, insecurity and lack of fulfillment.

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

Reality is for all, acceptance is for a few.

Your hurdles, anchors and whatever situation that’s jacking up your vibe isn’t going to correct itself.Once you decide to sack up and stand up for yourself, your well-being...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

All that matters is who will you become!

Being weird led me to seek mental health help when my life started to fall apart.Being weird got me out of debt by changing my entire outlook on...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

Warriors Of The Light

Remember, you’re not alone in your struggles, your just forgetting you must become your own alchemist first before teaching others to turn ordinary metals to gold.Your opportunity won’t...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

You Don't Have to Serve To Fight For Freedom

Fight the urge to allow others to tell you when and how you can be free.Fight the urge to wait for someone else to free you because that’s...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

This Isn't Your Yesterday

This isn’t your yesterday.Who cares you didn’t get all you wanted done.Who cares you got pissed. This is today mofo. This is the day to make change not...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

See Your Own Life, Your Own Perspective..

Consider seeing your own life, your own perspective today.The rest of the world will be fine. They have their own problems, and I assure you we have enough...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

Don't Seek Validation

When I was confused on who I was when I retired from the military, I used to spend my time in the matrix (social media) looking for validation.What...

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Nov 15, 2021 1 min read

Hard work sucks, which is why it’s the best thing out there.

The challenge for me is to DO SOMETHING (ACT) with that information I have and not just THINK (motivation) on it.My challenge to you today is to ACT...

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