Are you starving for meaning in life? Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning, even after a full night's sleep? Do you dread your job, your coworkers, and the monotony of your daily routine? Are you constantly finding ways to escape your responsibilities? Do you waste hours scrolling through social media or binge-watching TV shows? Why should you care about resilience? Who wants to be resilient, anyway? As humans, we all face life's inevitable challenges—whether it’s toxic relationships, the loss of a loved one, or a financial setback. We have two choices: to grieve, grow, and move forward, or to resist, retreat, and let these events consume us. We don’t get to choose what happens to us in life, but we do get to choose how we respond. When you’re prepared, you can recognize challenges sooner and move through them faster, while others might remain stuck in fear and discomfort. Imagine waking up every day with a sense of purpose. Imagine confidently knowing who you are and what you stand for. Imagine living a life you don’t need a vacation from. How do you get there? First, let’s diagnose the issue. Resiliency is your ability to withstand life’s challenges or to bounce back quickly from difficulties. It’s not something you’re born with; it’s a muscle you develop. Life’s events may still surprise you, but with resilience, you won’t be unprepared. Resilience is built on four key pillars: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. Here’s how you can assess where you might need to start: - Emotional Resilience: If you struggle with the daily stress of relationships and finances, this might be where you need to focus. - Physical Resilience: If you can’t walk a few miles without stopping, your physical resilience needs attention. - Mental Resilience: If you find it difficult to stick to a habit or work without constant distractions, you may need to strengthen your mental resilience. - Spiritual Resilience: If sitting in silence makes you uncomfortable, it’s time to explore your spiritual resilience.

Answer these questions: 1. Who are you? 2. Why are you here? 3. What are you able to contribute? 4. What category are you knowingly deficient in right now? 5. What accomplishment are you most proud of? 6. What goal is next? 1. I am Ray Jeffries, an engineer turned online entrepreneur. I enjoy lifting weights, hiking, reading obsessively, and spending time with my family and God. 2. I'm here to make myself better. One day at a time, I'm trying to make small improvements. I hope to encourage some others along the way. 3. I'm proficient in fitness and nutrition, reading and writing, and thinking critically about how the world works. 4. I usually need help in the emotional department. I don't feel or display emotions to most people's standards. 5. I'm living it now. My wife and I moved from Alaska to Tennessee last year to start over, buy land, build a house, start a business, and start a family. 6. I'm training for an Ironman in Chattanooga on September 29.