Not just a game
Life rewards those who are persistent through its struggles. Life is full of those, hard times and setbacks. It is not always easy but one thing we have to understand is that we are not going through these challenges alone. Everybody who is breathing is playing this game of Life. Although everyone shares the same game not a single person can share the same journey. We may have almost identical destinations but our lives have many different challenges and levels. That is what makes this game so complex.
The different obstacles we overcome are the same things that help us reach our next level. Without these life lessons, we would not grow. So although these challenges make life hard at times, as GoodLife Soldiers we must see these hard times as stepping stones meant to raise us to the next level and not walls meant to deter us from our goals. The same obstacles that make life so challenging are the same ones that make it so rewarding. There is almost no feeling that can compare to when you put all of your efforts into something and end up accomplishing your goal. It feels like winning the lottery. The more challenging the journey, the bigger the payout is. As we live and evolve we reach higher levels and we become more prepared. This makes life easier as we rencountered the obstacles we have already conquered and it prepares us for the challenges to come.
There will always be challenges in our lives. As GoodLife Soldiers, we must look at these challenges as lessons and take time to consistently learn and study the game. We know with every lesson a test will follow. It is impossible to be perfect and even the best students have their off days. Just like accomplishing something gives you a feeling nothing can compare to, failing to reach a goal can give you a feeling that can not be matched either. This feeling is deep. When you put your heart into a passion and still don’t make the cut. It feels like you can’t move on and you may question if anything you went through was even worth it. This is the point where TheGoodLife Soldiers are separated from the civilians. The ordinary individuals may call this a breaking point but as a GoodLife Soldier we must learn from this. We must allow this pressure to form us. Everyone isn’t meant to be a diamond but as a GoodLife Soldier you are built differently, built to handle the pressure it takes to transform yourself and your surroundings.
Now take some time to think of all of the great success stories you have heard about throughout your life. Now ask yourself what sacrifices did these people make to get to where they are today. The answer to this question will help you understand that the life of success is not easy. The most successful individuals seam to overcome the most challenging obstacles. I do not believe this is by chance. I believe that all success stories hold something in common. That one trait that holds true to every successful person is persistence. I believe that within this trait is the key to all success. Persistence goes by many names such as Determination, Perseverance and Dedication but all hold the same standing. Representing the act of not giving up under any circumstance. To be a GoodLife Soldier you must not only posses this trait but you must sharpen this skill because it is your most powerful weapon.
To be a GoodLife Soldier is to not back down from your obstacles but to fight on. To find a purpose within your life and to hold that close to your heart. To never let that thing go. To be a GoodLife Soldier is to wake up everyday and fight for yours, even on the days that you think you can’t fight anymore. To find pleasure in the process no matter how hard it is. To be a GoodLife Soldier is doing the things you hate doing but doing them like you love them because you know they will make you better. At the end of the day, that’s what this game is about.
Remember Soldiers always “Fight for yours.”
