What separates the winners from those who don’t make it? A major trait is GRIT – that secret sauce of success that makes you unstoppable!
Ever felt like you’re banging your head against a brick wall? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But you know what separates the champs from the chumps? Grit! It’s like the stubborn determination to keep going even when life throws lemons, rocks, and maybe a few old socks your way!
Success isn’t just about talent or luck (though a sprinkle of luck never hurts!). It’s about rolling up your sleeves, getting your hands dirty, and saying, “I WILL conquer this mountain, even if I have to crawl up it with a spoon!”
If you’re like me, you love watching championship games. For me it’s high school and NCAA wrestling finals, the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four and the World Series. Although I enjoy watching the games, my favorite part is watching the celebrations and interviews with the champs after. What is it about these interviews and celebrations that is so intriguing? For me, it’s the acknowledgment of all the work, sacrifice, obstacles, setbacks, and relationships that went into achieving that moment. These athletes had to show up time and time again…day after day whether they felt motivated or not. They were able to keep their eyes on the long game. They were relentless in achieving their ultimate goal.
To these athletes, it isn’t about the trophy. We could buy a trophy or medal just like the champs get and give it to the athletes. It would mean nothing no matter how nice it is. It is about everything behind the trophy. In our worlds, it isn’t about the job title, the degree, the 35 pounds of weight lost, the weight you can squat, the car you drive, the money in your bank, your credit score, your GPA…it’s everything it cost you to get there. The pride in knowing you didn’t give up no matter how many times you were tempted. That’s grit!
So, next time you feel like throwing in the towel, remember that grit is your trusty sidekick in this wild adventure called life! Embrace it, nurture it, and watch it take you places you never dreamed possible!
Keep grinding, keep showing up, keep taking action, and above all, keep that sense of humor intact! Life’s too short to take too seriously, am I right? And if you need some extra inspiration, check out Angela Duckworth’s book, “Grit”! It’s a game-changer!
Hold the standard, friends,
Coach Derek
