Soldier On!: Forging Ahead Despite the Odds

By Sgt. Nate Griffin

SOLDIER ON!

I am a soldier. I was trained for this.

I am a warrior. I am prepared for this.

I am more than a conqueror. I will beat this.

I am victorious. I will stand tall and strong.

My shoulders are upright. My head is held high.

My feet are grounded. My body is at the ready.

I am a leader. I lead by example.

I am attentive to detail. I have razor like focus.

My emotions are in check. My mind is in check.

My attitude is in check. My heart is in check.

My support system is standing guard. My life is rich.

My strength is renewed. My spirit is revived.

I endure gracefully! I succeed humbly! I speak wisely!

I listen intently! I persevere! I

persevere! I persevere!

I PERSEVERE!!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664148239

Sgt. Nate Griffin

Nate Griffin is a former US Army Sergeant and served as an Army Medic for over 17 years. He is also a former healthcare provider and served in nursing homes and hospitals, and as an EMT. He is currently the owner of Sgt. Nate Fitness, and has served as a fitness instructor for the past 20 years. He has a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Leadership Development and offers personal development coaching and guidance counseling. He is an ordained minister, and offers couple’s counseling and life coaching. He is the father of four adult children and 2 grandchildren. He has traveled throughout the US and toured Johannesburg, South Africa as a singer songwriter for over 33 years. He has 4 recordings to his credit on his owner CSP Record label. He has composed well over 200 songs and has performed with local groups and choirs. He has studied martial arts at the age of 14 and went on to teach friends, fellow school mates and eventually, private and group training clients at his fitness studio. He grew up admiring the works of martial arts legend, philosopher, and actor, Bruce Lee. He studied his moves and vocal tone to the point of imitating him. From his fascination of this fighting legend, Nate, became enamored with Bruce’s philosophical approach to life. Having read many of his quotes and sayings, Nate began coming up with his own. He would use them in the form of wise quotes, inspirational analogies, and motivation stimulations at the end of his daily workout classes. His clients and students would attend many times just to hear what words of enlightenment he would share that day. Some were even disappointed when he didn’t share such words of empowerment. He would respond by saying, “When HE gives it to me, I’ll give it to you. He believed all the words spoken should be inspired and not contrived or forced. During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Nate began looking around to see what skills he hadn’t tapped into yet, that could better help him navigate through the painful season. He then realized he had years of quotes and post saved to his Facebook site. Finding them to be as powerful as the day he originally spoke them. He decided to publish them into what turned out to be his first of many more to come, books of self-empowerment. He drew from his military training and religious upbringing, to provide words of instructions, direction, encouragement, enlightenment, and empowerment with a strong sense of military flavor. He understands many who will relate to the pages of this book. Will be coming from a place of personal experience. And each person has to find within themselves, the courage and strength to move forward past failures, devastations, and losses long gone by. Knowing that it will not be an easy journey. But each person seeking to come to terms with the unexpectant occurrences of life. Must mount up like a soldier. Suit up like a soldier. Develop the mental toughness of a solider and keep their focus on the task at hand and get the mission done.

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CONTENTS

Foreword

Special Acknowledgment

Dedication

Introduction

It Is Sad When You Don’t Know, That You Don’t Know, What You Don’t Know

The Value Of Your Goal Is Measured By The Sacrifice You’re Willing To Make

Without A Standard, There Can Be No Direction. Without Direction, There Can Be No Consistency. Without Consistency, There Can Be No Progress.

Don’t Expect To Make A Withdrawal From The Bank If You Didn’t Make A Deposit

The Choices You Make Today Will Either Bring You Closer To Or Further From Your Goals... Choose Wisely!

While Driving, Is Your Attention On You And The Other Cars On The Road. Or You And The Cars That Are Not On The Road?

When The Thorn Which Brought Much Misery Has Been Removed, Do You Still Focus On The Pain You Once Felt Or The Pleasure You Now Feel?

Worry Not About Those Who Leave, But Be Concern For Those Who Stay

If You Have To Draw Attention To It, It Ain’t That Big

Do What You Can, Do What You Will, Do What You’re Able, But, Do Something

A Report Is Best Heard From A Witness With Nothing To Gain Than From A Dreamer With Everything To Lose

This Taste Familiar

Fooled By A One-Sided Coin

Don’t Believe Your Own Press

Don’t Make Excuses, Make It Happen

Confidence, Wear It Like A Well-Placed Garment

Be Humble Or… Be Humbled

A Quick Death Can Be Better Than A Slow Kill

Be Carefree, Not Careless

Be The Cause Of Inspiration…Not The Cause Of Perspiration In Someone’s Life

Mount Up And Move Out

Carry On!

When You Leave The Room Are You Still There?

Seeing Doubles Or Split Personality

Liberate Your Self- Imposed Ignorant Mind

Learn To Administer Self-Encouragement

Self-Healing Is Just A Word Away

What’s That Jelly Doughnut Really Made Of?

The Longer You Wait…The Longer You’ll Wait

Remind Yourself Again

A Winner’s Affirmation

A Winner’s Attitude

You Are A Life Of Great Value. Treasure It!

A True Believer

Soldier On!

The Power Of The Tongue

Who Is At Your Round Table Of Friends?

Expectations Aren’t Spoken, Till They’re Broken

Dress To Your Best

Embrace The Change

A Parent’s Job

How You Practice, Is How You Will Perform

True Leaders Develop New Leaders

Do No More Than What’s Necessary And No Less Than What’s Required

If They Can’t Beat You, They’ll Imitate (Steal) From You

You Can Pretty Much Endure Anything If The Distraction Is Strong Enough

They’re Not Your Friends, They’re Your Clients

Choose Ye This Day

Are You Being Motivated Or Manipulated?

My Imperfections Aren’t My Flaws

I’m Not Saying I’m Better. I’m Just Different

Your Training Should Be Tougher Than Your Event

What Are The Chances?

Clear Your Headspace

Square Yourself Away, Soldier

Use Your Inside Voice

Consider The Source

Behold The Butterfly

Beware The Straw

Decide For Yourselforothers Will Decide For You

A Positive Tongue Lashing

There’s A Sweet Reward For Patience

Consider What They Say.but,Don’t Be Controlled By What They Say

I Believe!!!

Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing

It’s Not As Easy As It Looked, Huh?

My Daily Affirmation I Am

Physician, Heal Thyself

Daddy, Walk Me Down The Aisle

The Weather, It Could Change At Anytime

A Soldier’s Guided