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The Power of Perspective — and Control
You’ve probably heard the question a hundred times:
Is the glass half full or half empty?
But here’s a powerful reminder that changes everything:
“It doesn’t matter if the glass is half empty or half full. All that matters is that you are the one pouring the water.”- Mark Cuban
We often get caught in the mindset of interpreting our circumstances—are things going well, or are they falling apart? Are we hopeful, or are we disappointed? The metaphor of the glass is used to define how we feel about our reality. But this quote flips that script entirely.
Instead of asking how we view the glass, it asks: Who’s in control of the pitcher?
The message is simple and empowering: You are not just a passive observer—you are the one creating your reality.
When we realize we’re the ones pouring the water, everything shifts. We’re not bound by limited thinking. We’re not just reacting—we’re choosing, building, shaping. We can refill the glass. We can pour into others. We can even change the glass entirely if we want to.
This is where GRIT and RESILIENCE come into play:
Taking ownership of your life isn’t just a mindset—it’s a way of being. It’s waking up and deciding, “No matter what’s in front of me, I’m going to show up and pour anyway.”
That’s grit.
That’s resilience.
Resilience means getting back up when life knocks you down—and still pouring.
Grit means staying the course when the road gets long—and continuing to pour.
They’re not just responses to hardship. They’re decisions. Habits. Muscles you build through every challenge, every “no,” every setback. When you develop them, you stop depending on whether the glass is full or empty—you start focusing on how much more you’re capable of pouring.
This Week’s Challenge: Pour with Intention
Ask yourself:
- Where in my life am I waiting for someone else to fill my glass?
- What small act of ownership can I take this week to remind myself: I hold the pitcher?
How can I build more resilience and grit in how I respond—not just when it’s easy, but especially when it’s hard?
Here’s the Shift we ALL need:
Success doesn’t come from having the perfect glass.
Fulfillment doesn’t come from waiting for someone else to pour.
Joy doesn’t come from comparing what others have.
It comes from owning your power.
From showing up again and again.
From choosing to pour even when the glass looks empty.
Because when you remember that you’re the one pouring the water, you stop waiting—and start leading your life with purpose, passion, and unstoppable energy.
Keep pouring. You’ve got more in you than you know.
PS Did you know you can test your resilience? Take this 10 question short questionnaire that takes 2 MINUTES: https://movementrx.typeform.com/cdrisc10?utm_source=xxxxx