The Rocky Balboa story by Silvester Stallone is one of the most incredible stories in the world. The real life story is almost more incredible than the film itself. Silverster Stallone was down to his last dime, and he put it all in to follow his dream and make the Rocky movie. That's why his words have so much power and authenticity, because it's real.

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Let me tell you something you already know. 

The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! 

Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. 

But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!