hard knock is a phrase normally used to describe the education one receives from life experiences; typically a level of wisdom considered by some at least equal in merit to one’s academic learnings.
mettle [noun] (pronounced met-l) - 1. vigor and strength of spirit or temperament; staying quality, 2. courage and fortitude
Why HARD KNOCK STATE: Heavy Mettle?
HARD KNOCK STATE is our way of existing physically and mentally; understanding that through our hardships we discover self, reveal our character, and grow as beings. HEAVY METTLE is the code in which we live; strong, hard, and with honor, excited by the mysteries of the unknowable, and unafraid of “failure.” Failure is not a negative; simply a detour.
This blog is simply my own way to journal my growth in life using fitness training as a catalyst.
“Tired of being runner-up, we coming up. We ready for whatever you put in front of us. Blood, sweat, & tears; we dripped all three just to get here. No longer will I wake-up and my dream just vanish. It’s staring right at me; I must take advantage. Hard work pays off. You get what you put in. So why stop now? You gotta keep pushing.” [Juelz Santana from The Second Coming]
