Kick Butt Tip: Things May Get Tough, But Hang In There and Do Not Quit
From possibly the greatest boxer ever Muhammad Ali: “I hated every minute of training, but I said, Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a…
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(Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)From possibly the greatest boxer ever Muhammad Ali: "I hated every minute of training, but I said, Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion."
I am willing to bet that we both had the same reaction the first time we read this quote. After all, Muhammad Ali was considered by many to be the greatest boxer of all time. In this quote, I think Ali was saying what many of us have thought and can relate to. When it comes to fitness, we all would like to be in tip top shape without having to do the work. We all would love to have that perfect beach body without having to work so hard in the gym. Ali admitted that he was not a fan of having to train. But when it came down to success in the ring, Ali knew that he first had to train before each fight in order to obtain victory.
Today's Kick Butt Tip of the Day reminds me of another of my favorite motivational statements. And that is "quitters don't win and winners don't quit." If my dad said this once he said it a thousand times. Dad would also say that often when you quit, you most always regret the action in some way. There's always that little voice inside that says what if? What if you had not quit? What if you had not thrown in the towel? We all can look back and wonder what might the outcome have been if we had hung in there and not quit.
If ever at the end of your rope, tie a knot, hang on, don't quit and remember Muhammad Ali. "Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion." You are awesome. So go be awesome!
Your Guide for 2023 Holiday Events Around Fayetteville
It's time to get holly and/or jolly out here! The holiday events season is upon us in the city of Fayetteville. And if you're looking for wonderful ways for to get into the holiday spirit, check out this list of all the best, most Christmas-y local events!
Fayetteville is certainly well-acquainted with fun and unique holiday celebrations. The 24th annual "A Dickens Holiday" just took place late last week to get the ball rolling, and of course the Holiday Lights in the Garden is set to kick off later this week.
These are just a couple of the ways the community is decking the halls. There are countless other local events taking place over the next few weeks, every one of them in the name of spreading Christmas cheer to all.
So let's take a look at all the festive fun you and your crew can have in and around Fayetteville on the way to Christmas. Ho-ho-here we go!
Town of Spring Lake's Christmas Tree Lighting
Witness the enchantment unfold as our majestic tree illuminates the night sky, filling our town with warmth and joy. It’s a sight you won’t want to miss!
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Christmas In The Park
Christmas in the Park is a free drive-thru light show featuring a beautiful combination of holiday-themed displays, a festival of lights and a natural woodland spanning 100 acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River.
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Wreaths Across America
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
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Sacred Heart's Holiday Bazaar
Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host its first Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, with 15 vendors, a bake sale and present wrapping station.
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The Sip Room's Christmas Toy Drive
December 2, 2023 from 12pm-3pm bring a toy to fill up a truck while sipping on complimentary mimosas and tapas. Santa Claus will also be there for pictures!
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Dirtbag Ales Christmas Market
Join Dirtbag Ales in Hope Mills to kick off the holiday season with your choice of food trucks, homemade treats, fresh Gluhwein and craft beer.
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82nd Airborne Division's All American Holiday Festival
Fort Liberty's own 82nd Airborne Division will host an afternoon of holiday cheer for the whole family!
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A Very Barbershop Christmas
Local vendors, photos with Santa, free haircut for kids, and so much more! Admission is free for this wonderful holiday event.
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Breakfast With Santa
Spring Lake Recreation is hosting Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Spring Lake Multipurpose Community Center.
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Fayetteville NC Rotary Christmas Parade 2023
The annual Fayetteville Christmas Parade hits Hay Street December 9 starting at 10 o'clock!
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Holiday Lights In The Garden 2023
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Holiday Lights!” Holiday Lights in the Garden is Fayetteville’s ORIGINAL Holiday Lights event.
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Journey To The Manger at Haymount UMC
Haymount UMC Children and Families Ministries invites you to experience the Nativity story on this first day of Advent with fellowship, fun and family.
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12th Annual Green Beret Jingle Jog
The in-person 5K/10K race will be held at DirtBag Ales @ 5435 Corporation Drive Hopemills, NC 28348.
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A Vintage Rockfish Christmas
Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season as Santa Claus and his workshop come to Rockfish Market in Raeford!
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Christmas at the Boondocks Adventure Farm
Create a memory this Christmas that is sure to last a lifetime at Boondocks Adventure Farm! Now with Santa’s Boondock Magical Elevator!
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Christmas At The Lake in Hope Mills
The Town Christmas Tree will be lit between 5:45pm - 6:00 pm so bring your chairs, blankets, and cozy up while listening to Christmas music. Enjoy dinner, hot chocolate, and desserts.
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