The Iron Soldier
Update: We reigned victorious on the recent battle of week's past. It is only onward and upward from here. Today, I saw the power of sheer discipline. I was able to catch up with a fellow broski who I hadn't see for a while, and oh how the tides have turned. Earlier this year, broski was renown as the party guy, but now, he is the essence of the iron soldier. He was able to carry out the plan, the regiment and level of discipline that we always spoke about. Driven by the crushing pressure of failure after failure and disappointment after disappointment, he disappeared into the shadows. There was no more leeway... 1 more mistake and it was to the chopping block. I did what I could and gave what ever advice I could offer. That was one moon ago. This evening, I saw the product of a month's long grind. At exactly 445, the Iron Soldier rises. First, he says a prayer of thanks and then immediately begins his morning grind. As the sun rises, he pauses to appreciate the splendors o...