Moving forward with hope. This is message 418 and day 72 in the 8-C Challenge and this message is dedicated to the coach, Rob Gilbert (973-743-4690).

H.O.P.E….

Hold On Possibilities Exist.

Hold On Pain Ends.

Hear Other People’s Experiences.

Have Only Positive Expectations.

Hope is the top of my fundamentals pyramid. We’ve talked about the importance of breath, bedtime, water, movement, focus, and celebration. Today is the seventh and final fundamental I review every day: H.O.P.E.

For me, hope is about INCREASE. Everyday I want to grow. Everyday I want to get bigger. Everyday I want to gain health, wisdom, discipline, curiosity, and energy. Everyday I want to increase what I have. Do you know what the etymology of the word prosper is? It’s derived from two Latin words “pro” meaning for or forward or advance and “spero” meaning “hope”. To prosper literally means to move forward with hope.

Hope is not a wish. It is a performance. Hope is derived from what you do, not what you want. Your thoughts determine what you want, but actions determine what you get. If you want to move forward with hope, if you want to prosper, you must take action. You must perform. You must do the fundamentals. It takes consistency, discipline, and persistence. If you aren’t feeling hopeful, if you have a sense of hopelessness, take stock of your performance. Are you putting in the reps? Are you maintaining your habits? Are you doing the work?

Move forward with H.O.P.E. TODAY!

HOPE: Hold On Pain Ends!

HOPE: Hold On Possibilities Exist!

HOPE: Hear Other People’s Experiences!

HOPE: Have Only Positive Expectations!