Rocky Balboa

A strange fact that most people don't know about me is that I love the Rocky films, even Rocky V which was dismal. Last night I finally found the time to watch Rocky Balboa, the six installment in the Rocky franchise.

Despite some of the cynical reviews I personally thought it was a treat of a film to watch; back to it's roots, gritty and unpretentious.

One bit that resonated with me was the scene when Rocky is talking to his son about life...

"Let me tell you something you already know.

The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and 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 how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, 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 you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that! "

Kind of sums up my view on the world....