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Health & Fitness

Be Strong and Steady for Long-Term Success

Stand strong and steady this fall with patience and perseverance.

Many people are impatient and do not want to do what it takes for success.

People want immediate results and without obstacles in their relationships, careers, health, athletics, etc. The truth is beginners in every field must understand it is a slow, steady process to the top that takes consistency, perseverance, determination and an unstoppable mentality.

The men and women who have achieved the greatest success in the world have had to struggle for it most intensely. They had to build success layer by layer starting from a solid foundation.  It is the struggles with difficulty and hardship that builds character and  brings out the best in a person. Those who rise too quickly, without much effort, too often fail to grow authentically. 

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In the building of character, it is the same. The foundations must be strong and secure. The structure must be built with patience and consistency building each layer authentically. To have worldly success, but not grow into strength of your character, is a great misfortune.

So, dig deep and find solid ground which you can build a tall structure of strength, health, happiness and peace. A building that can face the storms and winds that blow. Use your infinite powers of endurance from your life's previous experiences and stand strong and steady for all that is ahead.

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It is these small, steady changes to improve yourself, your health, your family, career that will transform your life. 

"I believe in luck, the harder you work, the luckier you get"

— Thomas Jefferson

 

Amy Godfrey is owner of , a fitness and wellness business designed to improve the lives of clients through education and prevention in an integrated, holistic environment. 

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