Bollywood movies would have you believe that Indian life has a lot of singing and dancing and chasing your loved ones around trees in beautiful landscapes. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Visit Mumbai and it’s unlikely you’ll find much singing, dancing, or public displays of affection.
I think we love entertainment that doesn’t reflect too much of reality. It’s nice to be able to forget the (often painful) real world. Mobile games do that, for example. They ensure we carry a virtual world with us wherever we go.
Similarly, when it is time for next the summer Olympics, there will be a lot of anticipation and excitement around the 100m race to crown the “fastest man on earth.” Its fitting – life couldn’t be more different.
It is rarely about speed. It is almost always about endurance. It’s taking one hit after another, picking up the pieces and moving forward. Well, trying to, at least.
“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are 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 about how hard ya 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!”
| Rocky Balboa
A Learning a Day 