I worked in marketing for many years.  There they always spoke of the four P’s for success.  In pharmaceutical marketing it got more complicated and was the five P’s.  For Surviving Strong, it is easy – we only have three P’s to worry about: Positive Peer Pressure. 

We all have some days that we don’t feel as good, maybe Murphy’s Law is in full effect or maybe you just didn’t get much sleep because the kids were up all night.  In building SS, one main goal is to establish a platform for proactive lifestyle changes – exercise more, eat better, feel more optimistic and appreciative of the day.   Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation or encouragement to get there. 

The saying goes that misery loves company, and it can be very easy to get sucked into a spiral of negativity and complaints.  But all it takes is one spark.  As easily as one person can change the atmosphere to sour, so can one change it for the better.   Let’s work to have SS be that Positive Peer Pressure.

Everyone has something to contribute.  Everyone can learn something from someone; everyone can teach someone something.  It’s not just about what you get; it’s what you give that in large part determines what you get out.  I am not saying that we can’t succeed on our own, but it is more fun to do together.  To support each other and elevate the whole is an amazing thing to be part of. 

Positive Peer Pressure.  It is easier to set a goal knowing that others around you are trying to do the same thing.  You are more likely to head to the gym, knowing a friend is there waiting there for you.  If you want to try something new, drag a friend so you can both feel a little awkward at first and laugh about it, learn and enjoy the experience.

Positive Peer Pressure.  With SS the bottom line is that we all have the same goal: to live as healthy and strong as we can.  We do this together to individually kick cancer’s butt, whether we have been diagnosed directly or our cells might be considering going rogue at some point down the road.  As a group, we stay on point, supporting each other and challenging each other towards our goals.  Along the line, we are building friendships, having fun and seeing just what we are capable of accomplishing.  We are also affecting those around us, creating wonderful examples to those that see us of all the things that are possible.

Positive Peer Pressure.  Be amazing!