George Patton – Quote of the Day for July 20, 2025

“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.“

Reflection on Today's Quote

Rock bottom isn’t a place people plan to visit. No one wakes up thinking, “You know what would be fun? Total collapse.” But the truth is, we all get there. At some point, life drops you like a bad phone signal. It could be a failed business, a relationship imploding, your health slipping, or that one decision that rerouted your whole timeline.

And here’s the wild part—hitting bottom doesn’t define you. The bounce does.

See, when you fall, gravity isn’t your enemy. It’s part of the setup. What matters is your spring. Your refusal to stay down. That gritty decision to use the floor as your launchpad. Anyone can ride momentum when things are easy. But try generating momentum without a safety net. That’s where resilience becomes rocket fuel.

Success isn’t a straight climb. It’s more like a heart monitor—ups, downs, even flatlines. What makes you successful isn’t that you never fell. It’s that you bounced, and then soared, while everyone else was still staring at the ceiling.

So if you’re there right now—in the rubble—don’t despair. Grab your bounce. That’s your proof you’re still in the game. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Step Up To The Challenge

Write down one moment in your life where you hit bottom—really hit it. Then under it, write what you learned and how you bounced. No matter how small. You’ll see: that bounce wasn’t just survival. It was your first step back toward greatness. (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)

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