Never Give Up!

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When we have some great purpose we feel called to, we end up investing a lot of our life in it, besides time, attention and maybe a lot of money. And when things get challenging or downright unbearable, we need need to review in our minds, "why am I doing this?" If it's tough to think of a ready response, maybe our endeavor wasn't so purposeful to begin with.

We all need a pick-me-up when we face those kinds of situations. We may need a reminder which takes us back to our baseline and reaffirms our conviction to press on. I have numerous mental cues like that, and one that stands out is a scene from a movie from several years ago, "Facing the Giants".

Facing the Giants - on YouTube

In the scene, Brock, a key student leader, doesn't acknowledge the influential role he has with his teammates, and it quickly becomes apparent that the Coach knows how to bring out Brock's best. Once Brock commits to the team's success, and is all in, he helps bring out the best effort of the whole team.

Often, the key to success is found in not giving up. Finding your groove and building momentum is fundamental to results, and then all we need to do is persevere. Living a power pantry lifestyle is like that. It can take a great amount of conviction and effort to improve what and how we eat, to be intentional about increasing physical activity and finding and thriving in community with others.

Be intentional this week. Drive for results in your wellness choices. Set your mind on your destination and take a step. And another. Most of all, don't quit.

By the Way

Winston Churchill has a famous quote which captures fundamental perseverance:

"Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense."