By David Tepera, November 3, 2021
One of the benefits of getting older is the ability to experience more victories. This only happens if you’re actively involved in life and not sitting on the couch all day.
Of course, there are defeats, but they’re only as severe as you allow them to be.
As I’m still recovering from a health setback, Tina has absorbed most of my clients and other business duties. She’s putting in 12- to 15-hour days of physical and mental work. Dylan has taken extra responsibilities as well, but the business success lies on Tina.
Just know, I’m improving and will be back to work soon. This isn’t my “pity party,” and it’s not COVID related.
On one particular challenging day, Tina looked me in the eyes and said, “This isn’t time to shut down, it’s time to bear down.”
What a powerful statement because sometimes there isn’t any choice.
Well, each night, Tina and I discuss the day’s business, plus I help strategize and plan workouts.
What challenges are you experiencing? Have you been diagnosed with a health condition? Are you facing divorce, unemployment, bankruptcy or death of a loved one?
Each setback and challenge we face in life will run its course. It’s your sole decision on how aggressive you want to attack it. As long as you don’t curl up and you choose to step up, you’ll get through this much quicker, along with success.
Don’t waste time pointing fingers and making excuses. You can control the outcome with a strong mindset. Put your game face on, adjust your blinders and focus on moving forward only.
This determination will create a better you, plus build confidence knowing that no matter what the world throws at you, you’ll fight back.
If something or someone gives you a battle, step up and give them war. Just start swinging your way to victory because defeat isn’t on the table.
Now, today you’re going to take back control of your life. I’ve said it many times that you can’t always control what happens to you, but you have complete control how you respond.
That’s right, this is your day. When the world throws challenges at you, just laugh and yell back, “Is that all you got? Because I’m stronger than you. Get out of my way, fool.”
Remember, you are a strong, healthy and beautiful person. Your journey of life is still in motion, and nothing can stop you. And, that’s why you will never shut down because you’ll bear down.