I've always made that push for me to be positive and stay

Hear the words of Gervonta Davis, forged in the fire of struggle and triumph, who declared: “I’ve always made that push for me to be positive and stay forward with my goals.” These words carry the sound of determination, of a man who knows that greatness does not arrive unbidden but must be pursued with relentless will. For life is full of storms, and without the deliberate act of positivity and the steadfast focus on goals, the soul can be swept into despair or distraction.

To push oneself forward is to acknowledge resistance. It is to admit that doubt, hardship, and failure stand like mountains in the path. Yet it is also to proclaim that no obstacle will halt the journey. Davis’ words are heroic because they confess the struggle while affirming the choice: to remain positive, to keep pressing, to never lose sight of the destination. In this, he teaches that victory is not born in comfort, but in persistence.

History remembers the story of Nelson Mandela, who endured twenty-seven years behind prison walls. Many would have surrendered their goals, many would have allowed bitterness to consume them. But Mandela chose otherwise. He held before him the vision of freedom and justice for his people. He made the same push that Davis speaks of—holding onto positivity and refusing to turn his eyes away from his goal. When he was finally released, he led not with vengeance, but with the strength and clarity he had cultivated in those long years.

So too can we see this in Thomas Edison, whose countless failed experiments could have convinced him to abandon his dream of light. Yet instead of despairing, he said, “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” His resilience was born of the same force: the push to remain forward-facing, the discipline to keep striving until success was won. Like Davis, Edison shows that goals are not achieved by ease but by the courage to stay the course through darkness.

The meaning of Davis’ words is thus: every soul must fight the inner battle to remain upright, hopeful, and relentless. To stay positive is not to deny pain or trial, but to refuse to be chained by them. To stay forward with goals is to anchor the spirit in purpose, so that even when the winds of life blow strong, the course remains true. Such a way of living transforms hardship into training, and obstacles into stepping stones.

The lesson for us is clear: do not expect the path of life to be smooth, but prepare your heart to endure. When hardship comes, remember that your true power lies not in avoiding difficulty, but in choosing your response. Keep your eyes fixed on your goals, and when doubt arises, remind yourself of your progress. Each small act of persistence is a victory, each moment of renewed positivity a spark that carries you closer to the summit.

Practical wisdom calls us to three acts. First, write down your goals and return to them often, so they may guide your steps like stars in the night. Second, cultivate positivity through gratitude—daily recall what blessings remain, even in hardship. Third, when you feel resistance, lean into it, for every push forward builds the muscles of the soul. In this way, you will learn, as Davis teaches, that progress is not luck, but discipline.

So let it be remembered: greatness is not given, it is earned by those who push—who choose light when surrounded by shadows, who hold steady to their goals when storms threaten to break them. Gervonta Davis’ words are not only his own testimony but also a charge to all: remain positive, remain forward, and with each step, you will carve your place among those who rose above struggle to triumph.