As we reflect on the life of Muhammad Ali, so much of his legacy revolves around his spirit and his impact. He was The Greatest – not just the best heavyweight champion boxer – but the most confident, the most determined, the most inspiring human. So much of the coverage of his life and passing includes photos of him with his fists up and game face on, but that seemed to be a metaphor for his life strategy: he was ever ready to take on the next obstacle.
This loss feels particularly tough not just because we say goodbye to the best boxer in recent memory, but because he lived in the way we all want to have the courage to live. He once said, “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.” That kind of impenetrable confidence is a trait we all wish to have.
Really think about his words:
This loss feels particularly tough not just because we say goodbye to the best boxer in recent memory, but because he lived in the way we all want to have the courage to live. He once said, “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.” That kind of impenetrable confidence is a trait we all wish to have.
Really think about his words:
“Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.”
Defeat is a season. It is training for victory. It is the moment you will think of when you have the choice to give more than you have and live as a champion, or concede to the challenge and walk away.
Defeat makes you hungry. Defeat keeps you humble. Defeat will push you to keep moving forward even when you think you’re at the top of your game.
Rest in power Muhammad Ali. He had the confidence of 10 heavyweights. Let’s honor his legacy by turning our defeat into triumph.
Defeat makes you hungry. Defeat keeps you humble. Defeat will push you to keep moving forward even when you think you’re at the top of your game.
Rest in power Muhammad Ali. He had the confidence of 10 heavyweights. Let’s honor his legacy by turning our defeat into triumph.