Michael Vick an Inspiration?

The Power of Resiliency - Keep Getting Up

Down Not Out
Anyone watching Michael Vick last night had to be inspired by his performance and his story.  Here was a man that spent the past two years of his life in prison, a man that disappointed himself and his fans, a man whose life was basically over. Not so fast, he and his friends had other ideas.

Knocked Out
Michael Vick fell hard, was down and out, and left for dead. He wasn't simply knocked down, he was knocked out! Not many thought he could come back and have that incredible performance while the world was watching.  But someone gave him another opportunity and believed in him. How many of us have been knocked down or knocked out and how have we responded.

Get Up!
We all get knocked down and even knocked out in life.  We lose our jobs, our loves, our money, our careers, our prestige, our health. How do we respond.  Do we believe that we can get back up, do we believe that we deserve success and all the good things life has to offer.  It's not easy when things seem not to be going your way, but keep the faith. Find a friend that believes in you or a stranger, they are out there! The power of resiliency, to keep going even when things are difficult, to persevere. If Michael and others can come back from such long odds why not you.

Believe and Begin
In Michael Vick's darkest hours, sitting alone in prison, asking himself how he went from the top of the world to this he somehow believed that he could make it back. Just as importantly his friends believed he could make it back. Donovan McNabb who knew Michael Vick since high school beleived he could make a fresh start, and it's ironic how Michael had such a tremendous performance while playing against Donovan and his team.

You are Worthy
Believe in yourself. Look to your friends and family for support in finding your way back to the success you deserve, if you don't have a supportive, loving, nurturing environment reach out those resources are available to you. Coach K in the house! Start by looking around and being grateful for what you do have and then reclaim your joy. You are worthy and entitled to all the wonderful things life offers.

All the Best.

Much Love,

Tom Kaufmann
Coach K
tkaufmanncoaching.com