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True strength comes from Staying Positive in Hard Times

October 24, 2025
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Chris Berlow
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True strength isn’t about muscles, titles, or achievements, it’s about how we show up when life tests us the most.

Someone very close to me is going through a very difficult medical situation right now. I won’t share details, but I will say this… they are my hero. Even in the face of pain and uncertainty, they stay positive. They smile. They find reasons to be grateful. They lift up the people around them.

That’s real strength. It’s easy to be positive when everything is going right. But when things get hard, positivity becomes a choice…a discipline. It’s what keeps us grounded, focused, and connected to what truly matters.

We can’t always control what happens, but we can control how we respond. And sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is keep our hearts open and stay positive, no matter what.


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