Life is hard. Few, if any, will argue that point. Life is full of unknowns and uncertainty. Every day is unique because no two days are the same.

In my travels I have encountered many people who have given up. They decided to accept whatever life threw their way. This isn’t a growth strategy. It’s a cop out. This is especially disheartening when you consider that some of these people have children who rely on them. Children deserve our best efforts.

Life is challenging when you try. It’s more difficult when you give up. Courage is required when you are going for greatness. A quote attributed to John Wayne is, “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” Whether Wayne actually said it or not, it’s true.

In this life we will experience hurdles, difficulties and setbacks. We will also experience victories. You will never taste victory until you find your inner strength, your courage to try in the face of uncertainty.

Win or lose, keep trying. You have it in you…