06/11/2026
🧠 Thoughtful Thursday — Fortitude 🧠
The other day, I spoke with Mr. Jim Finucan he was working with his grandson, and one word kept coming up:
Fortitude.
Fortitude is the strength to keep going when things get difficult. It's finishing what you started, even when you're tired, uncomfortable, or facing a challenge.
In basketball, it might be finishing the game when you're exhausted.
In karate, it might be completing a tough sparring match, pushing through one more round of drills, or getting back up after a setback.
Fortitude isn't about never struggling. It's about refusing to quit because of the struggle.
We all use fortitude in our daily lives—at school, at work, at home, and on the mat.
What are some ways you show fortitude in your everyday life? 🥋💪