Living with Intention: My Path to Becoming Maverick

Welcome to the Journey

Welcome back to Becoming Maverick — a space where I unpack my personal journey through life, sharing the lessons I’ve learned and the challenges I’ve overcome.

This is a story of resilience, courage, growth, and intention. It is a journey inspired by the true origin of the word Maverick.

The Origin of the Maverick Mindset

The term “Maverick” comes from Samuel Maverick, a Texas rancher known for his independent spirit and refusal to brand his cattle.

While others followed the common practice of marking ownership, Maverick allowed his cattle to roam freely and unbranded. His quiet nonconformity became legendary. Over time, his name came to describe anyone who is independent, unconventional, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

To be a Maverick is not rebellion for its own sake.
It is the courage to think differently.
To live deliberately.
To stand for something.

Becoming Maverick: More Than Independence

Through my journey, I’ve discovered that Becoming Maverick is about more than independence or unconventional thinking.

It is about living with intention.

As Earl Nightingale wisely said:

“A life without purpose is like a ship without a guidance system.”

So many people drift through life, reacting rather than directing. But a Maverick does not drift. A Maverick chooses direction.

Living with intention means:

Pursuing passions with clarity
Setting meaningful goals
Aligning actions with values
Taking responsibility for growth

It means deciding that life will not simply happen to you — it will be shaped by you.

Purpose: The Driving Force

Finding purpose has been a defining force in my own journey.

Purpose provides direction when circumstances feel uncertain.

Purpose sustains resilience when challenges arise.

Purpose turns setbacks into lessons rather than endings.

I’ve learned that:

Embracing change is necessary for growth
Taking calculated risks builds strength
Failure, when reflected upon honestly, becomes wisdom

Purpose is not found once and kept forever.

It is refined.

It is rediscovered.

It is lived daily.

To Our Community

To the regular readers — thank you. Your encouragement, insights, and engagement have been invaluable. This space exists because of the conversations we share and the perspectives we bring.

To those who are new — welcome. You are invited into a journey of self-discovery, growth, and purposeful living.

As John C. Maxwell reminds us:

“You don't have to be intentional to exist, but you do have to be intentional to live.”

If this message resonates with you — embracing challenges, living with direction, seeking meaning — I encourage you to return, to engage, and to share this space with someone who might need encouragement.

A Final Reflection

Becoming Maverick is not about standing alone.
It is about standing true.

It is about courage with humility.
Direction with flexibility.
Independence with responsibility.

Together, let us continue exploring the joys and challenges of life, uncovering the power of purpose, and embracing the Maverick mindset — not recklessly, but intentionally.

Please feel free to leave a comment. I genuinely value your perspective.

With gratitude,
Steven Wayne Nicholls

Shalom!