The Champ Never Loses... 2023 Edition

Being a champion is far from easy. It's a title that shines brightly, but few understand the immense challenges that come with it. The truth is, being a champion is a constant battle that never gets any easier. It requires constant adaptation and improvement over time.

The saying "fall down seven times, get up eight" is a good metaphor, but in reality, champions fall much more frequently than that. However, what sets them apart is their unwavering determination to rise again and again. A champion never gives up. Failure is simply a stepping stone on the path to success.

Champions are like an elite team who silently acknowledge each other's greatness. Just as eagles may pass each other in the sky without soaring together, champions are independent by nature. They are not like pigeons that flock together at ground level; they are proud high-flying eagles.

On the surface, the life of a champion may seem glamorous and easy, but it's not about luck. It's about dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. Champions bleed, sweat, bruise, struggle, and fight. They experience moments of doubt and consider quitting, but they push through. They walk tall, stand strong, and speak out, even when they don't initially feel it.

All those shiny accolades and trophies you see are just a small part of the journey. You'll never truly understand the battles champions face to earn each one. A true champion will never let you see their struggles, as it goes against their nature. Champions don't complain or play the victim. They may curse, yell, and get angry, but they keep pushing forward.

Easy roads don't lead to extraordinary places. Champions refuse to accept mediocrity. They have dreams that scare them, and they strive for greatness beyond what they can even admit to themselves. They have an unshakable belief in their goals, a certainty that success will be theirs. This unwavering belief drives them forward without hesitation.

Champions understand that there will be moments of unpredictability, temporary discouragement, and discomfort along the way. But they never lose sight of their ultimate victory. A champion never loses because they simply refuse to accept defeat.

-Christy Chilton, September 2023