Explanationism delights in assigning meaning to everything — to explaining inner workings and intention. It also has a dark side that hinders action. Favor action over explanation.

When life gets scary and difficult, we tend to look for solutions in places where it is easy or at least familiar to do so, and not in the dark, uncomfortable places where real solutions might lie.

As with change, so too must we embrace the obstacles of our lives. They are constant and challenge us to evolve in our thinking and ways. A life without impediment is a life without the impetus to improve.

This song speaks to me of what it means to be a champion in life — no matter who you are, where you come from or who you aspire to be. It begins with a powerful affirmation of what you can be: "the greatest" and "the best." It follows with equally powerful truths.