Never Give Up

"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!" 

 - Rocky Balboa 

This made me feel proud about myself. In spite of all the blows life gives me, I'm still here standing and fighting. They say I'm hard-headed just because I fight for and go after my own goals and dreams. I may not succeed every single time but I believe that true failure only comes when you stop trying. 

Imagine what could have happened if Thomas Alva Edison gave up after failing thousands of times. Like what he said: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." 

Never give up. Go after what you want in life. Don't settle for less. Don't sell yourself short. Believe in yourself. 

You are the only person responsible for your own life. Do not depend on and blame other people for what happens in your life.