"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently, if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now, if you know what you're worth, go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits. And not point fingers saying: You ain't what you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that, and that ain't you! You're better than that!" -Rocky Balboa
I absolutely love this statement. I want you to notice towards the beginning when it says "if you let it." Now I want you to read this again keeping the thought it the back of your mind that you have a choice. That when you go through life, no matter what is thrown your way, you can choose how to react to it. What I love so much about this statement is you can apply it to any aspect of life. I am a runner and am always applying it to my workouts. I strive to build a religious base, and when temptations and challenges enter my life, I strive to remember this statement. I am a child of God, a son, a brother, a friend, and a student. One day I will be a husband and a father. No matter what is going on in life, you can find a way to apply this!
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