Author's Note: I was inspired by a quote I saw in the workout facility NXLevel, a place where many successful athletes train at a high level. I tried to connect with the quotes in hopes if inspiring other as well.
It will take sacrifice,
It will take courage,
It will take dedication;
It will take you where you want to go.
The definition of the word "it" in the above quote holds a multitude of meanings. Often found on the walls of buildings where successful people work or play, this quote may guide an individual towards reaching great heights in their goal setting. I fully understand the difficulties people face each day, yet I can't help wonder why some people rise to the occasion, while others cower and find excuses why they fail or are unsuccessful. In my time as a husband, father, son, brother, teacher, student, athlete, and friend, I have come to see the reality of what hard work means and what the results of hard work can be. My goal is, an will always be to have a positive influence on as many others as I can.
The individual who works, wins; the individual who wins, works, often times working many times harder than other people. One thing can be said: "it" is much more than a pronoun, more than a vowel and a consonant and much more than nothing!
"Effort is only effort when it begins to hurt!" Jose Ortega y Gasset
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vincent T. Lombardi
"It is hard to beat a person who never gives up." Babe Ruth
"Dream big; work hard!" JJ Watt
Happy Faces
The views in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ are a sight to see, even with the 45 degree water at Slide Rock State Park. Here, sons Eric and Dan enjoy a restful moment after several "slides" down the river.
