#388: 13 Rounds (Friday, June 6)

You're in a boxing match and Life is your opponent. 

The first few rounds are your childhood. You're just figuring out your swing, learning how to navigate around your opponent and gaining your confidence. After all, Life is a formidable opponent and has defeated many people.

The middle rounds (30s/40s) can sometimes be the most difficult. If you haven't learned Life's movements, you can get beaten up pretty badly. For some, they get punched so many times that even though they're not hurt, they lose their will to fight.

The later rounds are all about endurance. It's also the time when you need the most support...by this time Life has probably delivered you a few blows, you're getting tired and your only goal is to last til the end without being knocked out by Life. 

But the one thing about a boxing match is that there's always a group of people in your corner. Your team. Whether you won the round or barely hung on, your team is in that corner rooting for you, giving you advice and telling you to keep your head up. Sometimes, the people will vary, depending on the round but there will always be at least ONE person in your corner for every round. 

And then there are your fans...you can't see them from the ring, but they're there. Sometimes you'll hear one or two calling your name, or cheering at some major accomplishment. But most times they're quiet - one of many people who want to see you win. But they're there. True fans never miss a match - whether it's in person or via TV. They follow your progress, they know your stats. And they're with you whether you win or lose.

This week's action: Know the people in your corner. And get to know some of your true fans.

Why we're doing it: Because it pays to know who's in your corner.