This inspirational video is based on the oft-quoted and loved poem:

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest! if you must; but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns, As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don’t give up, though the pace seems slow; You might succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor’s cup. And he learned too late, when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out;The silver tint of the clouds of doubt; And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit; It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.

As a parent and coach it is my responsibility to believe in my kids and my players.  This video is a great reminder of what a little bit of belief can do, and how important it is to pass on.  Imagine if more young people and adults had the confidence of this young man.  What a difference that would make.

I hope you enjoy it.

I never tire of watching this video.  A friend of mine passed it on to me and I immediately posted it on my website.  This inspirational story and message has already been watched over 3000 times on my site alone.

This video is about a father and a son. The son asked the father if he would run a marathon with him … and so he did. Later the son asked if he would run an Ironman competition with him … and so he did. Watch the video to see this incredible story. It is sure to inspire and encourage. Next time you think you can’t do something in your business, or things aren’t going well, or circumstances aren’t what you’d like them to be … I hope you remember this video. Please share it with your friends.

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A great video clip from one of my favorite movies … this just goes to show that when we think we’ve done all we can, we can usually do more.