Start moving forward again

In my old age (26) I’m starting to understand that even the most heroic of my mentors see plateaus or even decrease in their zeal. When a person creates an entire professional career based on tenacity, sometimes the momentum starts to dwindle. I believe that a successful character always figures out a way to create momentum from a complete stand still.

I remember an X-men sequel movie that came out with a character called the Juggernaut. I should add that I did see him first in comic books, but never closely followed any of his story lines. I digress… His “special power” was the ability to literally run through any material in his path. If he could gain inertia, then mass destruction would be caused. If I could stay in this nerdy mindset for just a little bit longer: if given the opportunity to choose a power, I would have chosen Rogue’s mutation. She had the unique ability to absorb the powers of anyone that she came into physical contact. This initially was dangerous for her compatriots but as her character grew and Professor X unlocked her potential she would finally be able to control her abilities and leave the target of her absorption unharmed…

To get off the nerdy train: I believe that the best way to make a better life for ourselves is to absorb the strengths of the ones that we surround ourselves with. Also, I believe that we are a conglomeration of the company that we keep. So to sum up that long winded and juvenile diatribe above… Surround yourself with good people and learn everything you can from them. Be like Rogue and absorb catastrophic momentum from the Juggernauts you keep in your life, this will enable you to be unstoppable once you start moving forward.