I just released my fifth book in the personal growth and leadership space—Face the Mountain.
In it, I dive into the idea of resilience, breaking it down into what I call the 3Cs: Competence, Courage, and Compassion.

Resilience shows up in different ways, but at the heart of it are these three essential traits:

Competence is about rising to the challenge with skill and preparation.
Courage is the decision to move forward even when fear or uncertainty stands in the way.
Compassion is the strength to care—for others, for purpose, and for something greater than self.

In the stories we watch and the lives we lead, these three traits show us what it means to press on.
When combined, they create a powerful measure of resilience.

But for this post, I want to have a little fun.

I’ve always loved stories of resilience—especially on screen. So I’ve pulled together a list of 25 movies that showcase the 3Cs in action. These are films I return to often. They remind me that no matter the obstacl...

“People do not lack strength, they lack will.” — Victor Hugo

If you had to choose between will or strength, which would you choose?

For most of my life, I thought strength was the answer. I remember hearing, "Only the strong survive," and I bought into that idea completely. But if I’m being honest, I’m not sure strength deserves the spotlight. Will is the better trait.

Think about it. The day you were born wasn’t because of strength; it was because of will. Strength is an illusion. Will matters more.

If you want a concrete example:  Check out this video.  I've watched it a 100 times - and it inspires me every time. Will power matters.  And it all comes back to what say often.  "Imagination will either lift you or limit you."  

One of my favorite Bible verses growing up was, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." But over time, I realized this verse is often misunderstood. The Bible actually says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The fo...