As I look back at past episodes of “Oprah’s Lifeclass”, I am reminded that some of the lessons Oprah shared…we have known all along.  For instance, many of us know that feeling of sinking in deep in preparation for “the moment”.  Our whole life has been filled with this very reminder. Whether playing basketball or volleyball…lifting children to the sky…studying for a final exam in college…jumping for a tree limb…pulling off a presentation, everyone knows that the deeper you dig the greater the lift.  Those moments where you reach way down into your soul to find that special power to literally take the shot.

At times it may feel like life is knocking you down, but in truth it is in those moments of rebounding that you have the greatest chance to RISE. Life is full of opportunities to dig deep, but so few of us recall that we have trained for these moments our whole life.  Just remember when you are trying to rebound in life…you have to want it; you have to remain focused; and most importantly you have to dig deep and take the shot!