A Mexican gangster movie... But you see; it's not the violence in this movie that makes it the best for me... but rather the lessons that it carries.

While in prison, gangs are constantly involved in "gang fights" and there is no difference to that reality in that movie. However, I recently caught myself in deep thoughts... reflecting on that movie. Remembering how those gangs in prison were able to make a weapon out of a bath soap; comb; wooden spoons and cups. Goodness! I can't help it but admire their creativity. Admire how instead of saying; "we just gonna give in and die" they FOUGHT WITH WHAT THEY HAVE to defend and protect their lives.

If prisoners are able to make a knife out of a mere bath soap; what's stopping you from creating a millionaire out of yourself? What's stopping you from finding joy and happiness? What's stopping you from living the life that you desire? Wait... don't tell me; save your breath for the deep breath you going to take at the end of this article. Let me tell you what your problem is; "You haven't learnt to FIGHT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE". Instead of using what you have to get what you don't have; you could rather not do anything until you get what you want. You see, complaining about how bad your life is, how you wish this and that can happen, will never ever solve anything for you; it will never improve your life for better... But tell you what; it’s the FIGHT you put in WITH WHAT YOU HAVE that will turn and change your life around.

Fight your way out of the darkness into the light; out of poverty into riches; out of sadness/pain into joy and happiness. Fight with that Matric certificate/diploma/N4 qualification/degree you have! Stop believing everything that people tell you. A wise man once said; "you will never know how strong you are; until being strong is the only option you have. And I'm here to tell you this; you will never ever know how great, successful and happy you can be in life until you dare yourself to be by fighting with what you have to make your way into that which you desire. If Hope, Believe and Faith are the only things you have, then fight with them! Stop blaming people and circumstances for your lack of progress in life. Rather start a fight for a better life, with what you have.

Dear reader, a man/woman who doesn't fight for what they want in life; deserves everything and anything they end up with and have no right to complain. Don't be that person.

Ladies and gentlemen; nothing in life is as powerful as a made up mind! A mind is the premise from which all the decisions you make in life, emanates from. And when you get to a point where you make up your mind to fight with what you have; believe me; the world is yours. And remember; the only limitations you have in life... are the ones you set for yourself! So, stop limiting yourself! Stop undermining yourself!

Everything and anything you desire in life; is a FIGHT away! Real winners in life will forever keep on winning because they have learnt to fight with what they have. You are a WINNER!

To all the WINNERS out there; today is not WEDNESDAY but rather WINNERSDAY and I dedicate it to all of you! Happy WINNERSDAY.

#NoAlarmClockNeededMyFightWakesMeUp

Fannie Zim is a practising and Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.