By David Tepera, July 24, 2024
When you wake each morning, are your first thoughts about taking on the day, or is it woe-is-me again? Those are your choices, so what’s yours?
Yes, sometimes, out of nowhere, life will sucker punch us, but there comes a time where you must come out swinging. Just know, it’s okay to take a step back and take in the realization of the situation.
In business and personal life, out of the family, I’m the one who will confront any situation that needs addressing. It took some time, but Tina and Dylan have taught me to take a step back to calm down and be rational. For most people, our natural reaction is to defend ourselves. That’s the warrior in us.
You don’t win every battle as a warrior, but you’ll take pride knowing you gave your best. Whining and quitting is the easy way out. Don’t let that be you.
Take a reality check. How do you spend your day? Are you a complainer and a whiner because you think you got a raw deal? Do you tell everyone about your aches and pains? Are you the most negative person in the room?
Listen, I know I’m being harsh. Believe me, the people around you aren’t being honest, either. No body likes hanging around a whiner. Why don’t you change your attitude and be a warrior?
The definition of a warrior is a person engaged in a struggle or conflict, who will take on the challenge and become a fighter.
I personally know disabled people who are determined warriors. They don’t want to be labeled as weak. They have the determination to take on challenges and conquer the day.
Most of you know, I lost my son who fought in Iraq over twelve years ago. Dustin introduced me to many veterans at the VA hospital in Houston. Even though they were recovering from wounds, they all had inspiring stories of warriors giving their lives for our country. None of them felt sorry for themselves.
Now, your whining days are over. We all have physical and emotional challenges, so we don’t care about yours. Today, you’ll no longer feel sorry for yourself. Take responsibility for your current situation and turn it around. That choice is totally up to you.
We all have a warrior in us, so get out there and kick some butt.
arrior in us, so get out there and kick some butt.