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 I just saw Dune II, and I need to train harder.


Out of all the spectacular scenes in the movie... out of all the cinematics... the CGI... the character developments.... even the plot itself...what I admired the most: the duels. What is it about 1v1s that are so entertaining? A clash of wills and a battle of resolve between two men. No it is not just the violence or the combat that makes it so intriguing. Not the just the unspoken respect, a homage to a greater code. It is the RISK. To either WIN or LOSE. DEATH or GLORY. The honor, fortune, and pride that comes with winning. TO DO SOMETHING DARING. Risk, we CRAVE it; that's what I've been missing. I need to take MORE RISK. Even in failure, valiant attempts are glorious. I want that.

Think about it - all the great 1 on 1s. Maximus in the colosseum. Achilles vs Hector in the Iliad. Paul Atredies vs Feyd Rautha in Dune. David vs Goliath in the Bible. Steph Curry vs Sabrina. Some of these people had so much to lose and very little to prove, yet they risked it all for honor. The reverse is also true; when people have something to lose, some will cower. You see it all the time, two great fighters avoid each other as long as possible just to stay on top. We admire those who take the risks. We admire the fearless. Kobe always guards the other team's best player, and he was never afraid to shoot the game winning bucket.

I want to go out there and give it my ALL -to achieve glory and honor for my family or to fail trying for something great. From this day forth, I will not back down from anything. I will stand for my beliefs and those who believe in me. I will fight for what is good. I will take risks to accomplish great things. I have to make it happen. I will make it.

Fortune favors the bold. DARE TO BE GREAT! LETS WORK

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