From Good to Great to Unstoppable is a 2013 self-improvement book which details the legendary mindset of elite athletes like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade. The book distinguishes between three types of competitors—"Coolers," "Closers," and "Cleaners"—arguing that true greatness requires tapping into a "dark side" of intensity and instinct rather than relying on thought. https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207

The warning signs are there. You just have to be willing to look. https://youtu.be/Pcp8uKnxd9o?si=14M6pe6W_bbKfaL7

A unprepared mind invites suffering during the challenging times of life, but a battle ready attitude leads to composure and poise in turbulent conditions. By and large life is difficult and requires an effort of work. But we do have a choice in our work, resenting the days of struggle or mastering your attitude. A key to keep is embracing dilemmas and difficult circumstances. It isn't the problems in of themselves that present, its the lack of being prepared that causes loss and suffering. The one that expects things to not goes as planned will not become overwhelmed. Suffice it to say that challenges are good for you. 🔎 A useful life inevitably brings many problems with it, while the desire for ease ultimately brings insufficient discomfort. In wasting several naive years, thinking I'd be happy only once I've eliminated problems all together. The idea of doing what you love and the money will follow creates a false expectation. Convincing us that job stress and personal struggle were abnormal and unnecessary, ie the phrase follow your bliss or the expression follow your passion. The trouble I see too often is that ideal leads to an unreasonable expectation that work equates pleasurable and blissful duties. And when everyday common challenges seem to become mountains I became increasingly frustrated. Contrary to that ill-advice, I find it better to expect those difficult circumstances as a normality, day to day trials, and maintain a problem-solver attitude. Difficulties are meant to spur growth not discourage your aims. We must get to a point of understanding that human spirit is designed to grow by conflict and problem solving. At the summit of our most productive years each day's battle is overcoming challenges. What is your capacity to deal with those stresses? With constant exposure of growth expansion and scaling income ones ability also increases. We strengthen to handle the challenges that once defeated us. We expand our boundaries, limitations, and capabilities through pressure and being out of our comfort zone.

A harrowing real life story of Louis Zamperini. A compelling motivation to push past personal limitations, sour hardships, & unforeseen dire circumstances. Especially when faced with the challenging adversities that test what you’re made of. ⚠️ PG13 This movie isn’t for the faint of heart; while as a whole it is powerful & inspirational film, there significant elements of war-time brutality and the cruel treatment of PoWs. The main character goes through many trials over the course of his life and this film captures some of the most intense moments of being lost at sea and taken prisoner by enemy forces of WWII. I think some of life’s greatest lessons are our ability to remain even when it’s a lose-lose situation. To have the courage & honor to accept what is for the sake of a greater purpose. Sometime all you can do brace for impact and nosedive without forgetting to cherish the good time and loved ones in your life. Often I have to remind myself of his attitude/ conviction of "If you can it, You can make it". Which has gotten me through my share of difficult times to strive for achievements even when my spirits are low and I don’t feel like showing up. And that when the going gets tough; the tough get going. #moviecollection https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1809398/

Alrighty who’s here?! Welcome to another week!👨🏻‍✈️ Are we ready for an amazing takeoff?? 🛫 What’s this week gonna do to make a difference in your life? 🔁 What's One Thing that by doing it, will make everything else unnecessary or inconsequential? Personally, professionally, or financially? How or who, can you be more impactful with your time? Remember; when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Comment below. ⬇️ (Bonus points for first responders) #crosscheck