By David Tepera, March 17, 2021

We all love hearing stories about people who rose from rags to riches. In case you didn’t know, the majority of multi-millionaires and billionaires are self-made people, with many never attending or graduating college.

So, obviously, the road to wealth and success wasn’t an easy journey. We can only imagine the long tireless days, no vacations, failures, setbacks and so on. But, with strong character, work ethic, thick skin and perseverance, nothing and no one was going to stop these people from reaching their dreams.

Well, do these character traits sound like you? Are you in the midst of chasing your dreams? Are you on the road to victory because nothing can stand in your way? Remember, failure will happen and is part of the process. That’s why without struggle, success has no value.

Personally, I feel there are way too many people putting a hand out and not a hand in. If you truly want something, you have to earn it. You must go for it, put both feet in and fight your way to victory. You’ll get knocked down but come up swinging because you’re strong, viable and winning is the only option.

I know a gentleman dealing with a serious illness that is life threatening. His struggles and treatment are wreaking havoc on his body. It’s taken a few years, but he chose not to throw in the towel, and he is now on the road to recovery. His struggles have proved their value because he added years for a quality of life.

Now, let’s take struggles on a smaller scale. I’m sure there are plenty of you battling a diet program. We know plenty of people who’ve stuck with the process and loss the pounds wanted. If losing weight was easy, America wouldn’t have an obesity epidemic. You’ve separated yourself from the majority with your success.

No matter what you’re dealing with today, your struggles and persistence will take you across the finish line.

Just remember, without struggle, success has no value, so you’ve earned the right to take a victory lap and be proud of your accomplishments.