The Wounded Warrior Project provides support to United States Military personnel injured while engaged in war. Many Wounded Warriors are stationed in San Antonio during their rehabilitation process. Saturday I was involved in a fundraiser to support The Wounded Warrior Project sponsored by Alamo Crossfit in San Antonio, Texas.
I'll try to explain how it worked: 51 individual athletes engaged in a grueling, 17 minute ultra-intense physical fitness performance. Each participant collected sponsorship money in exchange for their effort. Three of the athletes that participated in The Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser are actual American Hero's.........yes.... Wounded Warriors!
I am humbled to know Andrew, Jon and Therese...3 of the best individuals you'll ever meet...... and...... oh yea...... they all have been severely injured while defending our country. Alamo CrossFit owner, Rick Martinez introduced the trio before their scheduled heat. There was not a dry eye in the room as we all tried to thank the Wounded Warriors with a huge round of applause.
With a count of 3....2....1....Go! All three Wounded Warriors attacked the 17 minute contest with an inspiring confidence...difficult to put into words. All 3 had a legitimate reason to modify or eliminate part of the physically demanding exercise regimen (just a reminder they are recovering for significant injury's for the battle field) but didn't. They gave it all....every ouch of energy every drop of sweat. They worked with a Purpose.
Understanding your Purpose--- by defining your reason for being here on planet Earth ---- is a key to personal and business success. Is your Purpose to be an exceptional leader, an outstanding parent or even an exemplary human? It is different for everyone but undefined by most. Not for my Wounded Warrior friends Andrew, Jon and Therese.....I know that they know their Purpose, they understand who they are!
Just for the record, they are my HERO's!
Find yourself day-dreaming about your Purpose.....it may change your life!