I have always thought of myself as a warrior. Whatever the endeavor, the sport, contests were battles. Losses were defeats. Everything was a fight. Sometimes literally. Others saw a relentlessness in me that they did not necessarily find desirable. If you need any clarification on this, feel free to ask my wife! l found that confusing and frustrating. I would always think, "Why would God make me this way."

I came to learn that my energy and relentlessness could be counterproductive because it was not tempered by judgment. I had to learn to couple tenacity with humility. Otherwise, I would lose whatever benefits my tenacity might bring by simply alienating everybody else. Once I figured that part out, that a win wasn’t a win if everyone around you was running away, life got a whole lot easier, and relationships became much more fulfilling and complete. 

So now I like to think of myself as tenaciously humble. Relentless, but considerate. Willing to chase my passions with extreme energy, but equally willing to accept and value the contributions of others. It matters what others think. It matters that they know you value them. We don’t do anything worth doing by ourselves, so we must have the willing participation of those around us. 

The question is: How can we use this notion of tenacious humility to help others Find Their Winning Edge and Take Another Step?

Here are 3 Things that will help you become a tenaciously humble player in the game of life:

1. Be Tenacious

To be tenacious is to be unyielding, unwavering, and to stand firm on your standards. You cannot and will not be stopped from getting better daily and helping others along the way. How easy is it to slow down, make excuses, or feel that life isn’t fair. Well for us to be tenacious, we must not yield in the face of doubt, fear, fatigue, or frustration. We must press on. As Babe Ruth said, “It is hard to beat a person that never gives up.” We must be that person. We must be tenacious in the face of the naysayers. We must show everyone around us that we will not quit. Are you tenacious?

2. Perceived Humility

When we are humble we have a less defensive mindset and accept our own limitations, exhibit more teachability, and show more appreciation for the value of others’ contributions and opinions. Humility promotes a behavior that decreases the focus on self, while increasing focus on others and openness to differing perspectives. Perceived humility is where others see and feel emotionally that we are humble. What are you doing to show others that you are humble? If we are truly humble, others will see and feel that. We must fully embrace this idea. Then our behavior will show others that we value them.

3. Purpose

“There’s nothing more powerful than a humble person with a warrior spirit who is driven by a bigger purpose.”—Jon Gordon

Your purpose will fuel your tenacity and your tenacious, humble spirit will sustain your purpose. The source of being tenaciously humble is our purpose. What is your purpose in life? For us to determine what our purpose is, we must candidly assess our own strengths and weaknesses. Determine what we truly value. What makes us laugh, cry, or smile? What inspires us to go the extra mile? What makes us take on a challenge with no evident public reward? Once we connect to something bigger than ourselves, then, we will become tenaciously humble in our purpose.

Being Tenaciously Humble will give you the ability to love the unlovable; forgive people who offend you; LISTEN to understand, not to reply; bring calm to a situation; make tough, unpopular decisions that are wise; protect the weak; make peace; solve problems; and lead with inspiration.



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