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Have you noticed the shield? Look closely. Do you see the marks, the scars - the stories of battles fought and won?

Each scratch is proof of adversity. Every dent is a testament to resilience. Yet, the shield stands strong, unwavering, ready to face whatever comes next.

Webster’s dictionary defines an underdog as an individual or team that has little chance of winning.

 

I define an underdog as someone that has had to overcome something to get where they are and has been told that they are not enough but refused to listen to the naysayers.

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CHASING GREATNESS

The line to be “good” is very long but there are very few that stand in the line to be “GREAT.”  Most don’t want to put in the effort that is required to be GREAT and content with being average or mediocre. Why would one ever settle for being average, when GREATNESS is available?! GREATNESS is your motivation or your “why.” In order to obtain it one must first define what GREATNESS means to them, individually.  GREATNESS will never come to you because it must be pursued, every day, every, hour and every minute, relentlessly.  It is earned and never given. CHASING GREATNESS is both a journey and a destination.

UNDERDOG MENTALITY

The perseverance to overcome any obstacle.  It is refusing to be outworked while understanding the difference between competing or leveling up and just working hard.  It is the relentless pursuit of GREATNESS.

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I AM UNDERDOG because today is the beginning of the rest of my life.  I will not be a prisoner to my past but instead, I will use it as a steppingstone to a brighter future.  I AM UNDERDOG because I believe in me and even in my darkest hour, I know that I am never alone.  I will overcome because I know that I can, and if I were you, I wouldn’t bet against me.  I AM A WINNER…I AM A SURVIVOR…I AM UNDERDOG!

By signing the pledge, you are making a lifelong commitment to the I AM UNDERDOG MOVEMENT to always strive for your personal best and to support others on theirjourney to achieve their personal best.

READY?

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Complete the short form to download your certificate

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Print and sign

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Place in a location that you will see EVERYDAY!

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