• Dave Schwartz
    371
    It’s 5:30 am here in Reno a few days after losing my son.

    Tragedies have a way of swallowing us up if we let them. But it is a choice; a VERY CONSCIOUS CHOICE.

    I choose to battle life on my terms.

    So, I decided to get up at 4am for 90 minutes of martial arts to get a good jump on my day.

    This is a declaration of war against life.

    I will win this battle.
    ______________
    If you need a jump start, know that you will find it within yourself early in the morning.

    If you are in need of a win, especially a Big Win- the kind where the battle is often fought against self - just know that the ultimate winner will always be the one who got up early to prepare.
    _____________
    As some podcaster said, “There are no LOSERS in the gym at 6am.”
  • Red Knave
    15
    First of all, my deepest most heartfelt condolences. I can't imagine what that must feel like.

    You two are in my prayers. Fight on.
  • Dave Schwartz
    371

    Knowing that there are people who care is important to me.

    Thank you for the kind words.

    While I appreciate this, I want to make it clear that this post is about STOPPING THE BLEEDING far more than looking at how much blood there is.
    _____________________
    Most of us are of a similar age.
    This is a time when we are at the greatest time of EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE in our lives.

    Sure, we have lots of battles and wars to fight... and the biggest of all is The Battle to Live.

    But this should be a time of victories for us.
    Whether it be success at the window, weight loss, strengthening self, general health or building wealth.

    I say that it is time to get stronger.
  • Andrew Kramer
    9
    I didn't know about your terrible tragedy. So, my condolences and prayers are with you. :pray:
  • Mark
    17
    Condolences Dave to you and your family!
  • Gillycapper
    32
    Dave, condolences to you and the family!
  • Tom Atwater
    8
    We're with you Dave, you are on the right track.
  • Dave R
    22
    Prayers!
  • Jeff Piotraschke
    2
    Dave, I truly admire your inner strength and the approach you take to life. Here's to those victories; however big or small they may be for each of us!
  • Neal Freedman
    16
    Dave, I just saw this and offer my condolences. May his memory be a blessing.
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