Hi everyone....

I would like to share something very inspirational to me. Have you seen a movie called 'Rocky Balboa'? There's a scene when his son, with whom he has an estranged relationship; blames Rocky’s big shadow for the way his life is and angrily asks him to stop the fight because not only had he been the offspring that didn’t quite shine, he would now be part of a laughable ending. Do you remember this one particular scene which happened outside his restaurant? Do you remember what happened after that? Well, I do.

Rocky gave an impassioned speech about how his son had forgotten who he was. Having done so, he had allowed other people to define him. This situation about his son made Rocky feel frustrated. Then Rocky tells him....

"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.....

You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done....

Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!....

After listening to Rocky's speech, his son snaps out of it and ends up being with Rocky at ringside. I love this part of the story, mostly because it affirms something I’ve realized more and more to be true.

Rocky's speech to his son was very inspiring. It had taught me something important and beneficial to me. Well not only to me but all of you readers out there. It's basically to my understanding is about positive thinking, being true to yourself and believe in yourself.

Whatever you do or plan to do, do what you think is best for yourself. Do not let anyone intimidate or bully or tell you what to do. In life there are obstacles and don't let it stop you. In order to be successful, don't just do but you need to be yourself and believe in yourself. Believing in yourself is one of the first steps to success. If you don't have confidence in yourself, it will be difficult to succeed in anything.