Never ever
You may never see the writing on the wall.
You may never feel one-hundred-percent.
You may never hear, “Yes, you are right.”
You may never know if there was any other way.
Tag: dreams
Scare yourself
The moment at take off, when you’re unsure of what lies ahead.
That one decision that could branch into 15,000 possibilities.
That YES! that sets your life on an entirely new path.
The uncertainty that comes from doing something different.
The quickening of your heart as you step into the unknown.
When was the last time you scared yourself? Tell me @redheadlefthand.
Choose your category
Some people live on the edge of what’s possible. They defy expectations and buck norms.
Some people follow what has come before. They do what they are told and stay in line.
Some people wander aimlessly. They dream about “what if” and believe success finds the lucky. They attribute greatness to others, failing to see it in themselves.
The difference lies in the acknowledgement of your worth, the realization of your strengths, confidence in your unique talents (for nobody does it quite like you), and the conversion of belief into action.
Pick yours.
Are you in the right theater?
This may sound hokey, but stay with me.
If you were an outside observer watching the events of your life on a movie screen, would you enjoy what was playing?
When we’re able to remove ourselves and consider our decisions objectively, we gain valuable information. Our emotions no longer dictate action. By stepping back, we can better identify the path we’re traveling on.
Are you moving closer towards your goals and the person you hope to be? Are you creating something you’re proud of?
Envision your life on film.
People are watching.
Decision making, dream chasing
A friend once posed this simple question. It’s since become etched in my mind:
“If you could do anything, anywhere, what would it be?”
Most of us don’t allow ourselves to answer this, much less answer in a brutally honest way. We’re too busy, too invested in our careers, too preoccupied with our families, too set in our ways to give ourselves the space and time to consider.
Would life change if our heart led the way?
It’s scary to go there. There’s fear of failing, of being the fool, of risking and losing, of making the wrong choice. And then! What would it look like to actually succeed?
We make decisions after rigorous cost-benefit analyses. We talk to our friends, we pay for therapists, we torture ourselves with choices. We wonder which path is the “right one,” the one that will bring us happiness and success and pay for all of our bills and more.
But really, it comes down to this:
1. Does it excite you?
2. Do you believe in the cause?
3. Can you make an impact?
Find people who inspire you to jump, dig deep, and stretch towards the life you’ve always wanted. Create time in your life to view your life from new perspectives. Give yourself permission to dream.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
-George Bernard Shaw
your dream job is on your desk
What if someone told you that you missed the boat? That the golden ticket to a beautiful home, a happy heart, and an adventurous life was in your back pocket?
What would happen if your phone rang and your boss declared you an asset to the company? If the grocery store clerk looked straight into your eyes and called you a visionary?
What if you found out that “perfect moment” you’ve been waiting for already happened?
What if…
It’s time to find out.
I’ve designed a new offering — part seminar, mentoring circle, book club, networking accelerator, an experience like no other — to challenge you to think beyond “what if” and start venturing into this is it. The first session begins after the holiday season, so you can launch your dreams and your life in a whole new way in 2013.
Learn more about the why and the what here.