The One Chip Challenge taught me a few things about life
- Mikaela Taylor
- September 1, 2022
- Blog
- 1 Comment
Wednesday morning started out like any other. I did my hair, makeup, picked out some cute clothes to wear for the day and then went into my dream gig, The Morning Mayhem Radio Show on 99.1 Mike FM.
A few minutes after I walked in, Justin McClure, owner of JAM Broadcasting walked in and threw two boxes of Paqui One Chip Challenges down on the counter and says, “I found these next door at the gas station.”
The challenge was on. I knew that my co-host Radkowski wouldn’t do it because he has gastro-intestinal problems. Coach would be an automatic no.
The box was shaped like a casket. Apparently, the hottest chip in the world was inside of the package filled with warning label after warning label.
I pulled the box apart, opened the small bag that the chip was in and after a few minutes, the heat was on.
Let me back up a little bit. I’ve always been terrified of hot stuff until this year. Now, I’m not terrified of anything.
I faced my biggest fears this year and transitioned when all odds were against me. I lost some people close to me (their loss really) and that hurt but I survived and now I’m thriving in life. I overcame my biggest fear and having faith that everything would be ok has transferred over to other aspects of my life — mostly healthy — some kind of dumb like the #OneChipChallenge.
Back in 2016 after getting fired from my midday show on the Classic Rock radio station in Kerrville, Texas. I started an internet radio station and drove to Bulverde, Texas to get some Carolina Reaper peppers. I think everyone else on the show ate one. I ate not a one because I was terrified of the heat.
Fast forward to a couple months ago and I bought the third hottest hot sauce in the world, put a little on a spoon and took the heat ride. It was uncomfortable but nothing near this entire chip of complete fire and heat.
Yesterday morning I really had no idea of what I was getting myself into. I didn’t think about it. I just did it. I just quickly stuck the chip in my mouth and started chewing.
I could tell instantly that I had screwed up. There were still two little pieces of chip in the package and I finish everything I start so even though my mouth temp was already at a boiling point, those other two little pieces were also eaten by me.
I learned yesterday that no matter how bad something sucks. No matter how painful it may be, everything is going to be ok. The pain, no matter how much it hurts will subside even if it takes you out of commission for a little while.
Once you get faith and you exercise that faith, you can do incredible things in life. It makes it to where you aren’t afraid to step out of the box. You become genuine and authentic. You become you. Some people can handle that. Others can’t. The people who can are your people and your tribe.
Never be afraid to step out of the box and try something new. Have faith that no matter what happens, everything is going to be ok.
Trust your gut and instincts and go with it. This year has been the best year of my life, hands down. Would I do it all again? Absolutely without question! I am me and I am free.
Would I relive the past 24 hours and do the #OneChipChallenge again? Honestly? Probably.
If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. The trick is to get the mindset that allows you to handle anything that comes your way.
There are so many great things in life waiting for you but only you can make the moves and tectonic shifts in your life to make them happen.
Mountains can be moved with enough faith, perseverance, the right tools and the right amount of patience.
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“This year has been the best year of my life, hands down.”
And most who take those steps toward their real self will have the same results, but not just the first year but every year to come when lived true to yourself will stand out as a wonderful journey that we never expected. Thank you for the post and all that you are presenting.