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Rocky is the best boxing film I have seen to-date. It is a tribute to the willpower of the human spirit, and our ability to go the distance. It also shows what can happen, when you underestimate your opponent. No matter what someone has done in the past, or how unproven they are, they are still a human being. And every human being has the capacity to go above and beyond all expectations. Rocky is the prime example of defying your own expectations, and everyone else’s as well. He went the distance.

You can never give up on your first attempt. You can’t become a world-class performer in your respective field overnight. It can take many years, and many repeated failures. Ask Rocky about it. He would know a thing or two about failing. He went from a disheartened boxer, to a personal champion. After constantly failing to achieve his dream, he resorted to becoming a debt collector. It’s a horrible job to take; one that a person takes when they are down in the dumps. Despite his ‘questionable’ career choice, Rocky maintained his good morals. He tried to convince a local neighborhood girl to stop hanging out with bad people. He was a friend of his community, and he was a polite person. Karma eventually came back around to our dear friend, and Rocky was given the opportunity of a lifetime. To fight in a world boxing match. Luck? Perhaps not. I believe that Rocky was being rewarded for his unwillingness to give up his dream. Where many would have quit numerous times, Rocky kept going. There was no light at the end of the tunnel for Rocky, but he just kept going. No hope for a better future, but he just kept going. Nothing is more difficult than persevering, when you don’t see any signs of hope. I cannot stress enough, how great of a character Rocky Balboa was. If there’s anyone to model your life after, it’s Rocky.

Another important lesson that Rocky learned, is that you can’t do it alone. Sure, you can be tenacious, you can have a strong willpower, but when the situation calls for it, you need some support. Rocky was used to being alone. When he was called up for the big fight, he wanted to continue fighting by himself. But when push came to shove, he needed a manager. Sometimes, when times get tough, we need someone that we can count on. We need someone to help us out, and remind us to keep on going. Rocky was able to build a strong support team. His manager showed him the ropes, and taught him ways to train, that Rocky would not have thought of otherwise. Mentors are great people to have in your life. They are people who have achieved what you are aiming for. Mentors are great friends, and they can help guide you along your life path. Ask any successful person if they have ever had a mentor. I bet you that the answer will always be “Yes”.

Apollo Creed was an extremely talented boxer. But for that, he had one downfall: He underestimated his opponent. Never underestimate your opponent. After all, they are a human being, just like you. They have access to the same resources as you. If they are in the same field as you, they can surpass you at any given moment. The only way to stay ahead of the game, is to assume that everyone is working hard, and then work a little harder. There is no shortcut, and no quick fix. Creed didn’t take Rocky seriously, at all. He showed up to the fight smiling, and joking around. He expected an easy victory, but what he got in return, was an invaluable life lesson.

Rocky is an excellent work of art. It’s not just a film with life messages. It’s a masterpiece, with different aspects of human nature, seamlessly integrated and woven in. Rocky flows as smoothly as any movie that I have ever seen. The plot is very entrancing, and before you know it, this 2 hour movie will be over in a flash. There’s a reason for the Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia. He represents how a human being should truly act. To keep fighting, even though the goal is not clearly in sight. To go the distance, even though it’s a long journey ahead.

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