In the movie Creed, Rocky tells Adonis Creed to get into his stance and look into the mirror. He says, “You see this guy staring back at you? That’s your toughest opponent.” Rocky goes on to say that he believes that both inside the ring and in life.
Don’t ever waste your time comparing yourself to other people. The only person you should ever be in competition with his who you were yesterday.
If you find yourself focusing on what you don’t have or what you haven’t achieved yet, remember that a wise man does not grieve the things he has not, but rejoices for those that he has.
If you feel discouraged because you feel like you’re taking steps backwards, think of yourself as a slingshot. What might feel like steps backwards may just be the steps needed to catapult you forward to something greater. Stay focused on your own journey and don’t give up.
