This past weekend, I watched the movie Unstoppable, the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles, a one-legged wrestler who defied all odds to become the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion in the 125-pound weight class. Watching his journey unfold left me deeply moved and reminded me of what it truly means to embody the mindset of a Living Strong Warrior.
Before Anthony stepped onto the mat for the championship match, his coach looked him in the eye and said, “Find a way to win.” Five simple words, but in them, a world of meaning. These weren’t just instructions—they were a call to rise above every limitation, every doubt, and every excuse.
What It Means to Find a Way to Win
Life is filled with challenges. It’s hard—no one is denying that. But the truth is, the challenges don’t define us. How we respond to them does. To find a way to win is to decide, no matter what, that you will rise. It’s not about perfection or having an easy path—it’s about commitment, resilience, and the refusal to quit.
Anthony didn’t let what he didn’t have define him. He focused on what he did have: strength, determination, and an unbreakable will to succeed. That’s what made him unstoppable. And that’s the same spirit I want to encourage in each of you.
The Living Strong Warrior Mindset
Whether you’re waking up at 6 AM for a workout, facing a difficult decision, or pushing through the grind of daily life, the key to success is this: Show up. Decide. Find your way to win.
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A Living Strong Warrior:
- Sees challenges as opportunities. Every obstacle is a chance to grow stronger and more resilient.
- Focuses on their strengths. Like Anthony, don’t dwell on what you don’t have. Use what you do have and make it unstoppable.
- Refuses to quit. When things get hard—and they will—a warrior doesn’t back down. They rise.
How to Find Your Way to Win
Winning doesn’t mean you’re perfect, and it doesn’t mean you won’t stumble. It means you keep going. It means you commit to the process, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Here’s how you can start finding your way to win today:
- Decide to Show Up: The hardest part is often just starting. Make the decision to show up for yourself—every day.
- Focus on What You Can Control: Let go of what’s outside your control and put your energy into what you can change.
- Cut Off the Excuses: The word “decide” comes from the Latin decidere, meaning “to cut off.” Cut off the distractions and doubts that hold you back.
- Take It One Step at a Time: You don’t have to do it all at once. Just take the next step. One rep, one moment, one decision at a time.
Your Journey Starts Now
Every day, you have a choice. You can let the challenges of life hold you back, or you can decide to rise above them. Anthony Robles didn’t win his championship because it was easy. He won because he refused to let excuses or limitations define him.
So today, I’m asking you to channel that same energy. Whatever you’re facing—tiredness, fear, self-doubt—decide to find your way to win. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about showing up, pushing forward, and refusing to quit.
Let’s Do This Together
Living Strong isn’t a solo journey—it’s something we do together. Share your thoughts in the comments. What’s your “mat”? What’s the battle you’re fighting today? And how will you find your way to win?
Let’s rise, thrive, and LIVE STRONG.
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