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Spend a lot of quiet time thinking about this quote. See if it changes the way you feel about adversity--both in your past and what you'll face in the future.

After the Buccaneers lost to the Rams, Tom Brady texted his teammates a quote from Muhammad Ali. "Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even."

Be very strategic when dealing with both a person and a team after a loss. Their confidence may be shot and they could be on the verge of quitting. You need to find the delicate balance of being encouraging while reinforcing your standards.

The most discouraging times in your life are when you’re putting in effort and not progressing. There is a balance of pushing aggressively towards your goals AND having the patience to see progress.

As you can see in the video I made about being aggressively patient, the first thing you need to do is set realistic milestone for progress--21-day, 90-day, 1-year, or 10-years, depending on the goal. Your level of urgency, effort, and patience will dictate your success, and all three are equally important.

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." --Dale Carnegie

Read How to Win Friends and Influence People. Many of you need to read it at least once a year. I've read it more than a dozen times, and I still have a lot to learn from this classic.

Freedom of speech. Censorship is creating an environment of extremely sensitive people who only want to hear things they agree with.

Speak freely. Don't allow the desire to please everyone prevent you from speaking your truth. Also, fight censorship and other attacks on your freedom with your vote, money, and voice.