YOU’RE DOING BETTER THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE. KEEP GOING.
- Kirk Carlson
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
By Covenant of Courage | www.covenantofcourage.com
We live in a world that celebrates highlight reels—degrees earned, promotions won, medals pinned. But the truth is, some of the most powerful victories are invisible. They’re quiet. They happen in the dark corners of doubt, in the silent battles no one sees, and in the days where showing up is the only win.
“You’re doing better than you think you are.”
It’s not just a comforting phrase—it’s a truth most of us forget to recognize.
💡 Why We Underestimate Ourselves
It’s easy to overlook your own progress when you’re surrounded by comparison. Social media showcases polished snapshots, not the messy, raw steps it takes to grow. We measure success by milestones and miss the momentum being built in every unseen step.
But showing up counts. Healing counts. Trying again counts.
🔥 The Power of Persistence
Whether you’re a veteran rebuilding after service, a young cadet learning discipline for the first time, or simply someone navigating life’s chaos—you’re here. You’re trying. And that means you haven’t given up. That matters more than you know.
At Covenant of Courage and through our JLBC Cadet Corps, we remind every person we serve: the world doesn’t need perfect people. It needs people who keep going. Who stand back up. Who choose growth, even when it’s hard.
🛠 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think
You care enough to question your progress
You keep showing up, even on the hard days
You’re willing to keep learning and unlearning
You haven’t quit, even when you wanted to
You’ve helped someone else, even while struggling yourself
These are not small things. These are the foundations of resilience.
Keep Going. The World Needs You.
Progress isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s just taking one more step forward. And that’s enough for today. We see you. We believe in you.
Because you’re doing better than you think you are.
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