Hey Paul
That was said by Ariel Sharon, during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, his doctrine centered on active defense.

It requires us to be constantly aware of the things that slow us down daily, like procrastination, doubt, depression, jealousy and what my people call 'checking other people money and not focusing on your own.

His answer tell us that we need not (entertain it) let it in, Stop the negatives at the door,

Great post, very reminiscent. Thanks for sharing ^_^ Cheers

Thanks, Paul. Yes, we do have real enemies as well as imagined ones. You have just given one example. Thanks also for behind aware of how sensitive the topic can be, especially with real Israel as an example. You did well by explaining your point: not human enemies here.

As I write, I could say I'm in a political exile just for writing my opinions, and anything can happen to me at any time. Many writers from South Sudan were previously capture/kidnapped from Kenya and disappeared for good. This is real life threat.

But as you say, we have to fight the good fight. I believe humans deserve to be reminded they are one race, the human race, regardless of their skin color, region, and much more. We are but one family, and the WA is a good example of this.

Wishing you well, Paul!

Great post Paul and I remember that story about that Israeli general. Your explanation about keeping the "Gates" further out from the actual front gate, reminded me of a board game I used to play with my friends growing up, RISK.

To achieve success we cannot be complacent and must defeat the enemy of procrastination before it gets too close to home and thus our failure. It should always be at least Two Steps Forward - One Step Back = Progress.

Every time I played RISK if I was the one who got to place my first army piece, I would always choose either Argentina or Eastern Australia. They were both on continents of only 4 territories and can be attacked from only two borders.

I would then push forward to capture and secure the enemy territories that bordered on my original territory and continue to keep that battle at the gates. Once my continent was secured, I would push that gate further out.

That same concept and battle plan, works well with our approach to defeating the enemy of procrastination and even complacency. Keep moving forward in our growth, even if that motion forward is with smaller steps at times.

Everyone has a different battle plan. No one plan works for all. The only thing that has universal relevance is the battle plan to start. We all must take action to start so we can at some point experience success. We MUST Start!

Robert

"Enemy At The Gates" is also a WWII movie.

Defend the gates indeed...
What an allegory for our own life!

Thank you for sharing, Paul.

✨ Fleeky