THE CLEVER STATE OF MINDSET

Have you ever thought that life is difficult? Like it can occasionally be difficult to wake up in the morning and complete what you need to do? Do you ever wake up feeling worn out and anxious all the time? Is life simply getting in the way? Yes, I understand. There is a tone of work to be done. 

You might be in debt. Perhaps you have a stomachache and are exhausted from shopping. Now picture a real fighter. Imagine a person who sleeps in a squalor, fearful of passing away during the night. Once awake, they immediately get to work without having time for a leisurely shower or a hearty breakfast. They disregard their injuries, take lives, and they witness the shooting and death of their friends and comrades in arms. But no, I understand. You're worn out. You had to work last night till 6:00 p.m. I'm trying to say that you don't have a particularly difficult existence.

You may feel as though it is difficult at times. However, there are those who have significantly worse lives than you. There are folks who struggle to make ends meet while coping with debilitating illnesses. Many of them accomplish this with a dignity, grace, and fearlessness that are unmatched by the rest of us. You see, the warrior mentality is unrelated to fighting. In actuality, the thugs that cause confrontations in bars and the furthest thing from actual warriors are those who believe they are 'hard' for instigating battles. Anyone who has experienced genuine conflict should know whether they would be willing to put their health at risk and use energy hunting for trouble.

The intelligent mentality is distinct. This is about identifying your goals and pursuing them. It involves working hard and avoiding allowing little setbacks to depress you. It involves taking responsibility and hardship on your shoulders with pride and dignity. It also involves pressing forward with what you feel is right. It involves controlling your emotions and resisting the need to look for an easy solution or go down a familiar path. What is the clever state of mindset?