Malik didn’t always feel like a king. Some days, his crown felt invisible—lost beneath worries about school, friends, and his own abilities. Yet deep inside him, a quiet strength stirred, pushing him to dream bigger and reach higher. Every morning, Malik reminded himself that kings aren’t born—they grow, one brave choice at a time.
Some days were tougher than others. Homework piled up, teachers’ voices blended into a confusing blur, and Malik often felt like he was falling behind. Doubts crept in—not just from others, but from within. In those moments, Malik wondered if he could ever be more than ordinary. But through the noise and shadows, Malik carried something powerful—GRIT.
Grit wasn’t about being the loudest or the fastest. It was about refusing to give up, even when mistakes stung and challenges loomed large. For Malik, grit meant picking himself up after a rough test, trying again when the answer didn’t come easily, and believing his effort mattered. Every time he tried, his inner king grew stronger.
Each day, Malik walked through those halls with determination. Even when doubt whispered in his ear, he kept walking—one step, then another. Because leaders don’t stop when things get hard; they keep moving forward, showing others what it means to stand tall.
Trent entered the room, his smile warm and reassuring.
"Grit means believing in yourself, Malik, even when things feel hard. You have strength inside you—use it to make good choices and keep going,"
Malik listened closely, feeling a spark of hope flicker inside him.
"You were born with strength inside you, Malik. Grit is using that strength to rise above fear and doubt,"
Malik felt something shift—his heart steadied, his mind sharpened. He realized grit could help him weather any storm.
Every day, Malik faced choices. He could quit when things felt heavy—or he could stand tall, embracing the challenge before him. Today, Malik chose to stand. From that moment, he knew every challenge was a chance to grow.
Malik learned powerful truths: I am capable. I am valuable. I can grow. Each time he faced difficulty with grit, the king inside him shone a little brighter, guiding him toward his dreams.
When Malik used grit, he didn’t just help himself. He inspired others to believe in their own strength, to stand tall and keep moving forward. That’s what leaders do—they lift others up, building a kingdom of hope.
Malik walks with confidence now—not because life is easy, but because he is prepared. And when things get hard, he remembers the words that changed his life:
"The King in me does not fold."
📣 Say it together! I am strong. I am brave. I have grit. The King in me keeps going.
