In Chapter 5: Facing the Real Fight of my book Living Strong: The Power of Defining Moments, I wrote about the hardest battles of my life — battles with fear, regret, fatherhood, grief, and the temptation to believe that my story was already written.
But here’s the truth I’ve learned over the years: the real fight is not about defeating others, winning titles, or proving strength. The real fight is about facing yourself — and choosing to become who you were meant to be.
That’s why this final song from Chapter 5 is more than just music. It’s an anthem. It’s a declaration. It’s the sound of breaking free from old labels, old fears, and old limits, and stepping boldly into your true self.
Lyrics: The Real Fight (Anthem)
Verse 1
The battles we face are not only outside,
They live in our hearts, they burn in our minds.
It’s not about medals, it’s not about fame,
It’s fighting the doubt that whispers our name.
The shadows may linger, the past may remain,
But strength is discovered when we face the pain.
Pre-Chorus
This is the moment, this is the call,
We rise from the ashes, we won’t let them fall.
Chorus
The real fight’s inside us, it’s courage, it’s grace,
It’s choosing the light when we’re locked in the race.
Not proving we’re stronger, but choosing what’s right,
Becoming ourselves — that’s the real fight.
Verse 2
It’s not in the trophies, it’s not in the ring,
It’s found in compassion, in mercy we bring.
The scars that we carry are proof we’ve survived,
The love that we give keeps our spirit alive.
We honor the struggle, we honor the pain,
And still we keep standing, again and again.
Pre-Chorus
This is the moment, this is the call,
We rise from the ashes, we won’t let them fall.
Chorus
The real fight’s inside us, it’s courage, it’s grace,
It’s choosing the light when we’re locked in the race.
Not proving we’re stronger, but choosing what’s right,
Becoming ourselves — that’s the real fight.
Bridge
We’re not running, we’re not hiding,
Every soul is still surviving.
With the sorrow, with the love,
We are lifted, we rise above!
Final Chorus
The real fight’s inside us, it’s courage, it’s grace,
It’s choosing the light when we’re locked in the race.
Not proving we’re stronger, but choosing what’s right,
Becoming ourselves — that’s the real fight.
Yeah, becoming ourselves — that’s the real fight.
The Living Strong Lesson
The real fight is not about proving who you are. It’s about becoming who you are.
Living Strong means carrying the scars, the sorrow, and the setbacks — and still standing tall. It means choosing compassion over pride, light over darkness, and purpose over fear. The anthem of your life is not written by what you’ve lost, but by who you become.
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