Fight the Good Fight–Beth Trissel

“You are not finished when you lose, you are finished when you quit.”~quote from daughter Elise’s private basketball coach, Bobby, back in the day.

That wise man was full of inspiration not only for our struggling girls who needed all the help they could get, but also their long-suffering moms (and a few dads) looking on from the sidelines every Saturday morning for seemingly endless months. But they did end. Not the life lessons, though. Many times I have thought of Bobby’s encouragement and forged ahead with my own dreams, like writing novels and pursuing publication. Even now, when the going gets tough, I think back. In the end, basketball, like so much else, is a mind game. Success is all about believing. Don’t give up on anything or anyone you truly love.

Bobby also said, “When you are behind, don’t give up; when you are ahead, don’t let up.” He had a great selection of motivational quotes. Much needed and appreciated.

Here’s one I came across:
“Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon…must inevitably come to pass!” ~ Paul J. Meyer