When you stop running from discomfort, you begin to understand that adversity isn’t punishment — it’s preparation. Former NFL athlete turned physician Dr. Derek Price shared how every injury, setback, and trial forged the mindset that made him the man he is today.
1. Adversity Is a Training Ground
Comfort doesn’t build character. Doing hard things, whether that’s boot camp, business, or fatherhood pushes your capacity beyond what you thought possible. Every challenge expands your threshold for leadership, and the weight you carry becomes the reason others can lean on you.
2. Identity Precedes Achievement
We don’t rise to our goals; we fall to our patterns. When you put the identity before the outcome, discipline becomes second nature. Six-pack abs, a profitable business, or a peaceful home are byproducts of who you decide to become, not the other way around.
3. Presence Is the Ultimate Power
For men who lead, true power isn’t about status or income; it’s about presence. The greatest gift you can give your family, your team, and yourself is your attention. Leadership begins in the home, and alignment begins the moment you show up fully.
One-Sentence Punch:
Hard things don’t break leaders. They reveal the ones willing to keep going.
Your Next EASIEST Step:
Audit your own film. Take 10 minutes today to watch the “highlight reel” of your last month across faith, family, fitness, and finance. Where are you playing full out, and where are you playing small?
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