“All of us do not have equal talent. Yet, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.”
–Ratan Tata
I spent the Fourth of July week with my kids at my son’s lake house. Both my son and my daughter have this “nothing is impossible attitude.” If I am wondering if I can do a thing, they are the first to give me that “are you kidding me?” look followed with, “Of course, you can!” AND, I believe them. They continually stretch me.
I didn’t always hold this belief. I had no problem accepting and celebrating the good for others, but for me, too? I would watch others become successful and make excuses for why maybe I couldn’t. I wasn’t smart enough, young enough, didn’t have enough or didn’t know how to do it. I just wasn’t sure of my own abilities. Between my kids and one of my mentors, that lack of belief was crushed. Two years ago, when I was curious about quitting my job and venturing out on my own, my kids urged me into that move. I was a bit anxious, but I did it and am creating what success looks like for me!!!
I learned that success is not about competition, comparison or scarcity, it’s all about creativity. What can I create and attract into my life? What do I want? How do I want my desired life to look or feel like? Once I created that vision, I went about creating it with my unique gifts, talents and strengths. I’m too short to be an NBA star and I certainly couldn’t be a famous singer, even if the desire is there. There’s no way on God’s green earth that I could be an accountant or banker, either. Numbers are a foreign language for me. BUT…I can become the very best life/executive coach and leadership consultant ever, and use those gifts to create the life I dream about.
What does your desired life look and feel like? What do you want? What do you dream about? If failure was not an option, what opportunities would you like to pursue? Because success is for you, too. Really. Create that mental picture in your mind and go after it using your gifts, talents and strengths.
Success is not just for others…it’s for you, too.
I believe in you!
Jan
Jan McDonald
The John Maxwell Team
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