In life, just like on the football field, momentum matters. If you’re not growing, you’re dying—not physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Growth is the heartbeat of a fulfilling life.
Our good friend Timmy Newsome, the great Dallas Cowboys running back from the ‘80s, used to say, “My job was to gain tough yards and to always keep moving forward—not sideways or backwards, and certainly not to take a loss.” That’s a mindset for living, not just playing the game.
Life throws obstacles your way. You’ll face hits, setbacks, and moments where it’s easier to stall or retreat. But forward is the way, like Timmy said. He got it and life right and made a huge difference in many lives off the field after his football career was over.
Even if the gain is small, even if it’s a yard at a time, it’s progress. Keep learning. Keep stretching. Keep expanding who you are and what you’re capable of.
No sideways steps. No backward slides. No losses taken. Just forward. To growth. To purpose. To joy.
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