One of my all-time favorite movies, Miracle, tells the story of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team and their stunning upset of the Soviet Union and eventual gold medal win.
One particular scene is extremely powerful for me, because it shows a pivotal moment in the teams effort to come together. After finishing with a tie in an exhibition game against Norway, which should have been an easy win, Coach Herb Brooks found his team unmotivated, undisciplined and downright lazy.
After the game, he made the team skate gassers until they vomited, forcing them to come together as a team and unite for the common goal.
You see, the test that is your life is the pain and struggle you have to endure to grow. The bumps and bruises we gather along the way...the issues and questions that come along, are answered based on our experiences, wisdom and awareness. We may get the answers right or wrong. Getting them wrong is okay, because growth comes from failure, but getting the same question(s) wrong over and over brings regrets and resents that invade your life.
Brooks states in the clip that his team can't be common men, because common men go nowhere, pleading with them to be uncommon.
Uncommon men and women like you live extraordinary lives. You choose to get out of bed every morning with Lasting Purpose. You work tirelessly for the principle. You make it happen despite all the obstacles that say it shouldn't be done. Uncommon men and women like you make a difference in your communities and in the world by the things you say and the actions you take.
Be uncommon today.
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