Jim Rohn once said:
“Life is a struggle to keep death at a respectable distance.”
Most people hear that and think about health, longevity, and fitness. But what if I told you this quote is really about how you live, not how long you live?
A few years ago, I heard a motivational talk that shook me to my core. The speaker’s message was simple:
“You’ve only got one shot at this life… stop treating it like a rehearsal.”
I remember sitting in the audience, feeling like I had spent YEARS on autopilot. Going through the motions. Playing small. Avoiding risk.
I was surviving—but I wasn’t truly living.
And that’s when I realized:
Most people aren’t actually afraid of death.
They’re afraid of dying without ever having truly lived.
Let’s talk about it.
The Hidden Battle Between Growth & Death
Dan Hawkins, a respected leadership teacher, once built on Jim Rohn’s quote:
“Death is pushing against us, so you have to push back.”
That hit me hard. Because here’s the truth:
- Every time you hesitate to take action, death gets closer.
- Every time you let fear hold you back, death gets closer.
- Every time you stay the same, rather than grow, death gets closer.
So how do you push back against death?
Through growth. Learning. Becoming more.
- Reading a book won’t necessarily add years to your life… but it might help you build a business that sets your family up for generations.
- Listening to a leadership podcast won’t make you immortal… but it might give you the confidence to take action on your dream.
- Joining the right team won’t change your expiration date… but it WILL change how you experience the time you have left.
That’s why personal growth isn’t optional. It’s the difference between living fully… or just counting down the clock.
Are You Playing This Game Like a Coward?
Let’s be real.
Most people are cowards when it comes to their own life.
Not because they’re weak…
Not because they don’t have potential…
But because they let fear win.
Think about it:
- How many people stay in jobs they hate because they’re afraid to start something new?
- How many people never chase their dreams because they don’t want to look stupid?
- How many people never reach their potential because they’re too busy making excuses?
Let me ask you something:
👉 If something happened to you tomorrow, would you have regrets?
Would you wish you took more risks?
Would you wish you started that business sooner?
Would you wish you spent more time creating, building, and making an impact?
I refuse to live that way.
I made a decision years ago that when my time is up, I want to look back and say:
“I played full out. No regrets.”
I built something. I changed lives. I made an impact.
And the best part?
It’s not too late for you to make that decision too.
How to Push Death Back (And Actually Start Winning in Life & Business)
Here’s the hard truth:
You can either push back against death, or you can let it catch you faster.
So how do you start living at full throttle? Here’s the blueprint:
1. Make the Decision to Stop Playing Small
Most people wait for permission to go after what they want.
Stop waiting. Give yourself permission.
If you’re tired of watching other people win, tired of staying stuck, tired of seeing your potential but never reaching it…
Make the damn decision.
Stop treating this like a practice round. There are no do-overs.
2. Surround Yourself with Winners
You’re only as strong as the people around you.
If your circle is full of people who:
❌ Complain all the time
❌ Make excuses for why life is hard
❌ Never take action on anything
Guess what? You’ll end up just like them.
Find people who push you. Who inspire you. Who force you to level up.
(That’s exactly why we built NetWave—to create a team of unstoppable, high-performing entrepreneurs.)
3. Take Action, Even If It’s Imperfect
Most people wait until they feel ready.
They wait for the perfect moment.
They wait for the fear to go away.
They wait for everything to be lined up just right.
And guess what?
They end up waiting their whole life.
The secret? Action creates clarity. Action builds confidence. Action changes everything.
🚀 Start before you’re ready.
🚀 Move before you have all the answers.
🚀 Fail fast, learn faster, and keep going.
Will You Keep Playing It Safe, or Are You Ready to Push Back?
Here’s the deal:
You can read this and think, “That was inspiring.”
…Or you can read this and think, “That’s my wake-up call.”
⚡ If you’re ready to stop playing small…
⚡ If you’re ready to build something bigger than yourself…
⚡ If you’re ready to finally break free from mediocrity…
📩 DM me “NO REGRETS” and I’ll show you exactly how we’re doing it inside NetWave.
It’s your life. Your choice.
Are you gonna keep drifting… or are you finally ready to take control and push death back where it belongs?
