Overcoming adversity

I knew Mark from the excellent stroke group run out of Park-Nicolet hospital in St. Louis Park, Mn.
Always cheerful and I consider myself upbeat.
www.overcomingadversity.com
and his writeup in the latest newsletter.

Been there-Done that

Driven

By: Mark Wilson

When did being dedicated, self-motivated and disciplined, become noteworthy or unusual?  Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate being noticed, but what does this say about our American culture?  Shouldn’t we raise the bar?

We need our youth to know it’s not ok to merely get by; but to raise their personal expectations.   As we say in the athletic community, “give 110 percent effort!”

It’s insulting to me, as a hard working primate, to see other survivor’s give-up. Lose hope- that should be a crime against nature! I understand limitations, but man-up people!

Developing physical health takes a lot of heart while mental resilience requires character.

While climbing the stairs at the hospital a Marine buddy inquired why another survivor we knew, didn’t use them.  I replied that I use the stairs “Because, I love this stuff”, he responded, “You would have made a good Marine!”

If we hit it hard, the struggle, can’t get us down!