By David Tepera, October 1, 2025

Go ahead and answer the question “how many challenges are you facing today?”.

When you’re giving this world your best, there will always be challenges. Even those who decided to throw in the towel and accept failure will still have challenges. You can-not escape the realities of life.

How many of you battle obesity, addiction, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, depression, financial issues, divorce, or you fill in the blank. Just know, in severe cases, seek out professional help.

Today is about you. Just know, you’re not alone. From the wealthy to the poor, you face challenges each day. The only thing that separates people is how they respond.

As you know, We’re in the health and fitness world, so we give advice throughout the country. All of us will eventually face physical issues. Whatever yours may be, accept it and begin the steps to improve it. Don’t rely on excuses, so get up and take control.

Listen, if you are depressed, weak, no energy, please don’t give up. We will all enter the gates of Heaven, but today is not the day to give up.

Why sit back and feel sorry for yourself? Believe me, no one around you cares, so be a warrior. There’s a time in life where you need to focus on you and stop worrying about what other’s think.

Years ago, I accepted all my failures and realized I’m just human who experienced life. Some good, some not so good, but so what? I don’t need anyone’s approval because today I’m doing my best, and so should you. Are you with me?

I was fortunate to have a support system around me during the struggles. Even though Dad has past, I do want to thank my parents for sticking with me through the toughest of times. Today, my wife Tina and I tackle the challenges together.

Hopefully, you have a support system too. If you don’t, that means you’re the strong one who’s supporting others.

Life has been throwing challenges your whole life. I don’t care what your situation is, it’s time to start fighting back. Go out with a bang. Get up, put your game face on, and punch your challenges in the face.