When we talk about being a Champion, have you ever thought that maybe there is a short-cut to getting there? You know, something that you could do that no one would ever even know about that would make it easier and quicker? It has been said, "The man that I am when no one is watching is the man that I really am."
There is no short-cut to being a Champion. The only way there is along the trail of courage, deliberate action, and most importantly, Self Control. Self Control is a conscious decision made to reject and not do those things that are wrong and instead doing what is right. It is choosing before-hand to stand alone, even if it means personal sacrifice. It means having conviction vs. a preference in our path to being a Champion.
The hidden gem that we discover after we demonstrate Self Control is that we realize that we have earned the respect of others, even those who may disagree with us because we were willing to stand for our convictions despite personal sacrifice.
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