Is it Hard?

Triple Espresso:

Are you having difficulties right now?

Does life feel like it’s hitting you hard?

If yes, my heart goes out to you. Sometimes in my own life, I’ve felt like the poster boy of hard knocks.

In 2013 I was in terrible physical health, I was homeless, alone, and $20M in debt.

Believe me, that was hard.

But let me tell you something that I’ve learned; and while it’s not popular, it will change your life when you get it.

Seek the hard.

When we’re really honest with ourselves we recognize that we grow the most in the crucible of challenge—not while drinking the fine wine and smelling the sweet perfume.

Getting hit hard toughens and strengthens us; and at the end of the day, it’s not about how hard you hit… it’s about how hard you can get hit, get back up and keep fighting forward.

Your scars are a symbol of your strength.

And the greatest of souls have always experienced the greatest suffering. A quick perusal of history will prove this true.

It doesn’t mean you have to like it—I don’t like it either. But you must be respectful of it; and dig deep to find the gratitude for the lessons and strength.

I will never minimize anyone’s pain. But what I will tell you is that the pain you may be experiencing right now is the price of your Redemption.

Get up. Stand up. Keep moving forward. The true test of character is not continuing when you see a light at the end of the tunnel.

The true test of character is continuing when you don’t see the light.

I’m here for you; and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bear and I have a lot of scars, we’ve earned them; and we’re still charging forward as bigger, better human beings. To help you do the same, we’ve decided to host a FREE ONLINE WebClass entitled “Thriving in Turbulent Times” Thursday 4/2 at 11AM PST. Click Tickets to register.