💪 Being capable ≠ being willing

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Good evening, gentlemen.

Corey D. Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, raised two daughters with his high school sweetheart while working as a project and tooling engineer.

He also spent a decade as an Army reservist and many years as a volunteer firefighter, where he also served for a time as chief, according to his obituary.

“His courage was not the loud and boisterous kind; it was the courage of quiet resilience,” the tribute said. “Corey’s legacy is not just in the major milestones he achieved but in the small acts of kindness that marked his everyday life.”

Comperatore died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at the rally [in Pennsylvania]. Comperatore spent his final moments shielding his family from gunfire before he was killed, Gov. Josh Shapiro said. (Source: AP News)

Politics aside, this man literally took a bullet for his family and made the ultimate sacrifice for the ones he loved.

There is something in that for all of us.

-Collier

_QUOTE
“It’s not what you are capable of; it’s what you are willing to do. Plenty of people are capable. Fewer people are willing.”
Mike Tomlin

Truer words, Coach Tomlin.

I may not be an NFL prospect but as a dad, it's not just about being able to take care of your kids; it's about being willing to be present and help them grow every day.

In marriage, it's not just about being able to love your wife; it's about being willing to work through problems and choose unity.

At work, many people have skills, but it's the ones who are willing to work hard, take chances, and give 💯 who really stand out.

It's not just what you can do, but what you're willing to do that matters.

_WISDOM
Get ahead by getting started.

This is what Mark Twain had to say once.

As a dad, it's crucial to start taking action, even with small steps.

Whether spending quality time with your kids or addressing their concerns, initiating action is the key to making progress and fostering strong relationships.

As leaders, WE have to be the initiators.

That is a struggle sometimes—especially when we are tired, want to just turn our brain off—but small consistent steps of initiation will yield the fruit.

_ACTION
Be bad at something new.

This one comes from the one and only, Jon Acuff.

He encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and try new things, even if it means being bad at them initially.

This week, challenge yourself to take up a new activity or skill that you've always wanted to try but have hesitated because of fear of failure.

Embrace the process of learning and growing, and show your children that it's okay to struggle and make mistakes.

By taking action and being willing to be bad at something new, you set a powerful example of resilience, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Remember, every expert was once a beginner, and the journey of growth starts with the courage to begin.

That’s a wrap, folks!

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