What is it that causes so many people to hesitate moving forward when they have a good idea?
Why do people pull back right when they have the ability to turn their idea into reality?
Is it fear of commitment? Perhaps being afraid of not looking good? Maybe it’s being preoccupied with thoughts of failing?
Could it be that there is fear associated with wildly succeeding, that the idea may have validity, that it could work, and dreams would come true as a result?
“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” Marie Curie
Whatever it is that causes a person to pull back, hesitate, and miss the chance to run with an idea not only robs him/her of the opportunity to create something of meaning, but it also robs the people around them of the chance to participate in and experience what is possible.
I have written it before and will write it again, “You can do anything you set your mind to doing, anything!” How stinking powerful is that. Sometimes I have to remind myself of this as well.
Boldness is what each of us needs. It is what you need. It is more of what the world needs. We have become a global community of hesitation: wait and see, hold tight, and what if’s. How are we supposed to improve our situations if we hesitate, just sit tight and wait and see?
“Freedom lies in being bold.” Robert Frost
Maybe we are not thinking big enough thoughts?
It is an interesting notion that we may need to think even bigger than we have ever thought before to change our situations. What does that look like?
For me it looks like being bold once again, tapping that part of our ancestor’s legacy that required boldness to overcome the challenges of building a nation. The legacy of our ancestors in raising their families with nothing but the passion and energy of human beings willing to reach for something better than what was in front of them.
Perhaps we have gotten a little soft as a people. Many of us have everything we could ever want and more. It is just easier to stay the course and not rock-the-boat so to speak.
“Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.” John Dryden
If there was ever a time in history that could use a lot more boldness, it is now.
So, what happens when one or more people take the bold step of being bold?
Magic my friends. Magic happens when you begin to unlock the hidden potential within yourself. Nothing is more important in your life than to become the best you can be. Now I am not saying this is easy. It isn’t. I’m also not saying that you will find some quick fix here. You won’t. This takes time, patience, intestinal fortitude, and boldness!
“Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: ‘I am with you kid. Let’s go.’”.
Maya Angelou
When you step out of your comfort zone and act in bold ways you open a new flow of events that work in your favor. This hidden set of connections and assistance is just over the horizon waiting for you to step up and act in bold ways.
Remember, you can do and be anything you desire if you are willing to be bold, work hard, and never ever give up. Behind every overnight success is 20 years of long hours and challenges. You can do it!
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!” Goethe
Boldness has the power to unlock your potential and inspire others to do the same.
What are you waiting for?
Let me know what you think.
Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.
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