Conquering Your Challenges
Last time I wrote about how indecision had been keeping me from moving forward with certain things, as well as keeping me up at night. Just becoming aware of that challenge has helped me to overcome it.
Which brings me to the topic of this month’s message on my motivational calendar:
CHALLENGE
They can conquer who believe they can.
William Dryden
I haven’t heard that particular quote before, but it reminds me of this one:
If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.
Henry Ford
I can think of quite a few times, in both my personal and my professional life, where I reluctantly attempted something which took me outside my comfort zone, such as public speaking, attending a large networking event, or opening my eyes under water. In most cases, it was much easier than I expected to be. But even on those occasions where it was as difficult, or even more difficult, than I anticipated, I had the satisfaction of knowing that I had given it a shot. Then, when faced with a similar situation in the future, I would be able to decline because it was something I chose NOT to do, rather than something I didn’t think I COULD do.
If you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never been trapped in a tent with a mosquito!
Comment by Jacki Hollywood Brown — June 27, 2007 @ 4:13 pm