Day 25: Stay in the Fight: The Eye of the Tiger
🎶 Links for Today
🔗 Eye of the Tiger – Survivor (Song of the Day)
🔗 Buy the 40 Days of Hope Journal on Amazon
🔗 40-Day Hope Playlist on Apple Music
🔗 Stronger Women Website
Dear Friends,
Today I step into Day 25 of Hope with a song that has carried me through valleys and pushed me to rise again — Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. This was the very first song I learned to play on the drums this past year. Every beat, every strike on the snare, felt like strength pounding back into my bones. It reminded me that I am still here. Still fighting. Still strong.
As a business owner, leader, and survivor, there are days when life feels like a boxing match. The punches come from every side — stress, setbacks, rejection, grief, or just the exhaustion of carrying so much responsibility. But the anthem of Eye of the Tiger reminds us: it’s not about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
✨ Scripture of the Day
Psalm 139:14 (NIV)
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
This verse calls me back to my worth and my identity. No matter how many times I’ve been knocked down, I am wonderfully made. That truth anchors me when negative words or fear want to take the lead.
🥊 Hope in the Fight
Life is a fight — but not the kind that leaves us broken. It’s the kind that trains us, strengthens us, and shows us who we really are. When we rise again after being knocked down, our faith, courage, and self-esteem are rebuilt piece by piece.
Rocky’s words in the film echo God’s call to endurance: setbacks aren’t the end of the story. They are part of the journey to victory. Every champion was once a contender who refused to quit.
🥊 Rocky-Style Quotes for Us Today
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“It’s not about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.”
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“Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.”
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“Going one more round when you don’t think you can — that’s what makes all the difference.”
🌟 5 Rocky-Inspired Affirmations of Hope
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I rise after every setback, stronger than before.
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I am a contender — I refuse to quit.
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I will fight for my healing, one round at a time.
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My strength is greater than the punches I’ve taken.
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I was made to win — in faith, in hope, and in life.
🌱 5 Hope Tips for Building Self-Esteem (Day 25)
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Affirm Your Worth Daily – Speak life, not negativity, over yourself.
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Rise After Every Fall – Each time you get back up, you’re stronger.
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Use Music as Fuel – Let songs like Eye of the Tiger remind you to fight on.
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Draw from Scripture – Anchor yourself in God’s truth: you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
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Stay in the Ring – Don’t let fear or setbacks push you out of the fight for your healing and hope.
📞 Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out:
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National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
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Stronger Women: www.strongerwomen.com
Closing Thought
Today, I choose to rise up again. To stand in the fight. To see myself as God sees me: strong, resilient, and wonderfully made. Just like that drumbeat I learned this year, every strike is a reminder — stay in the fight, Brooke. Don’t quit.
With Hope and Appreciation,
Dr Brooke Jones
Founder Stronger Women