10 Lessons from the movie and book Unbroken 1. FORGIVENESS BRINGS MORE PEACE THAN REVENGE FORGIVENESS is the greatest of mental strengths. 2. THE POWER OF MENTAL IMAGERY Our bodies will break down; we must use our minds to stay sharp and keep giving us hope. 3. THE STRENGTH OF THE HUMAN WILL TO BE UNBROKEN Will is a choice. Will is strengthened by having a meaning, a strong why. Attitude is the last of the human freedoms; DON’T LET ANYONE TAKE YOURS AWAY! 4. IF YOU CAN TAKE IT, YOU CAN MAKE IT Zamperini wanted to quit running when it got hard. His brother gave him advice that helped him through this journey – he said, If you can take it, you can make it. What are you willing to endure to get what you want? 5. THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS FOR YOUTH The world of sports is a vehicle that changes lives. 6. HOW SELFLESS OUR ARMED SERVICES ARE This movie again shows how amazing, selfless, tough and committed our armed services men and women are. Regardless of your political position, I think you would be doing your country a disservice and disrespect to not thank a soldier the next time you see one. When in airports, grocery stores or wherever you see them, give a “thank you for your service.” A sincere thank you can carry a person for weeks. 7. THE POWER OF ROUTINES IN THE CAMP The day-to-day routine, though living in hell, provided a constant in the day-to-day adversity. What routines do you keep in your life to make sure that you not only survive, but thrive? 8. HOW SMALL VICTORIES LEAD TO WINNING THE BIG ONE Throughout the movie Zamperini found small victories that helped him to get through the day and through the journey. What are the small victories you must have to get where you want to go? 9. THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-RESPECT If you feel like giving up, press on, be hearty/tough and keep moving forward. You must first respect yourself before anyone else will truly respect you. They might show you respect out of respect, but until you respect yourself it will be impossible to receive it from others. NEVER GIVE UP! 10. THAT NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE This story, like many others, shows the true limits to which we can be pushed. Compared to what Zamperini went through, our challenges and obstacles, the anthills we make mountains, are not so steep, not so insurmountable. YOU are capable of so much more than you think you are. With the right mindset, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE Cain/Schugars
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