On a trip to Seattle, a young woman in her 20's sat beside me. She was a soldier going through Basic Training and she was reading an Army handbook named the "U.S. Soldier's Creed". When I asked her about it she explained to me how the Soldier's Creed isn't only for when you're in uniform, but is a philosophy and way of life, and that is how she chose to live her life. I was impressed, and that is how this blog came about.
Are you looking for motivation? Or maybe you are having a hard time being inspired? Something that has helped me put things into perspective and also regain focus is the "U.S. Soldier's Creed”. This creed is taught to all U.S. Army soldiers during basic training; it truly is a way of life, enriched with commitment, loyalty and reverence. Our country is built and protected by the men and women who have taken this creed; it is a reminder of our freedom and the great nation we live in:
"I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life."
Soldiers who take this creed are willing to put their life on the line, and live by this philosophy so we can be free. It is truly amazing, and we all know about it, but do we value it? Are you willing to approach things in your life with the same level of commitment and dedication to create the life that you and your family deserves? Defeat is something soldiers do not take with ease. We will no longer take defeat with ease, but we will rise above it and come out a winner. Never leave a fallen comrade. In our business we are all on a team, working together to fufill our dreams, to accomplish our goals. We know the true importance of teamwork and understand that in order to be successful we must also help others gain success. Do we approach things in our life with discipline? Are we proficient in the tasks that are set before us? Know that you do have the discipline, the mental strength and physical strength to propel you through any task you may encounter. Nothing is out of reach. Know that you can use your expertise to attract the kind of people you WANT in your life. Know that because you are a professional you can help others along with their journey and positively influence them at the same time. This was a part of the original U.S. Soldier's Creed before it was modified in 2003 to the version above:
"I am an American Soldier -- a protector of the greatest nation on Earth -- sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
I will treat others with dignity and respect and expect others to do the same.
I will honor my country, the Army, my unit, and my fellow soldiers by living the Army Values.
No matter what situation I am in, I will never do anything for pleasure, profit, or personal safety, which will disgrace my uniform, my unit, my country.
Lastly, I am proud of my country and it's flag. I want to look back and say that I am proud to have served my country as a soldier."
Do we view this as the greatest nation on Earth? Or have we become discouraged and disengaged because of the current economic situation? It is important that we don't lose that vision, and that we still see that this really is the greatest nation on Earth. We have the opportunity and freedom to create anything we want. We have it easy in comparison to the U.S. soldier, and what challenges they may face. Understanding this will help you put into perspective how attainable your goals actually are. What are you willing to commit to? Discover your soldier strength within and prevail.
Cheers,
Garrett & Sylvia McGrath
XELR8 / Bazi First 250K Diamonds
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