Don't Hold Me Back
In most peoples lives there is that someone that says "Do you really think you can do that?" They aren't trying to be mean or hurtful and their intent isn't to belittle you.....and yet.... there you are belittled. With the utter of that one question you can suddenly second guess everything you had just done or thought of doing. Isn't crazy how doubt can come from one sentence, but belief in yourself takes a million good sentences and some shove for you to almost believe it.
When people in your life start speaking doubtfully tell them that their caution is appreciated, but you need support not caution, you need belief not doubt, and you need "yes you can" instead of "what if you fail?".... Other peoples caution can prevent a lot of progress if you allow it. SO instead of listening to their words it's better to listen to your drive.
How bad do you want it?
What are you willing to give to get it?
What will you do once you succeed...and...you will succeed....
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Hmmm... sounds like someone struck a nerve. Glad to see you are strong enough to see through it and keep pushing.
Just blogged about pushing yourself even when it's tough. You're doing that, good for you!
Just so you know, I never doubted you! My friend!
I just follow in your footsteps Jen and try to learn as much as I can from you about how to live !
The best advice I've ever been given about living came from my youngest daughter (wise beyond her years, I swear). One morning she asked me " Mom, when will we have a yard?" I replied "one day darling" and she giggled and said "all big people say that." I said "yea that's what we say when we can't give a definitive answer."
She say there for a minute and then jumped up and down excitedly. I asked her "why the sudden happiness?" only moments ago she seemed put out. She laughed and said "Don't you get it mom? Today is one day. So what did you want before that you said one day? Because I think one day could be today for something."
It seems like we learn from our children as much as they learn from us. Pretty good deal when you think about it!
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Good post Jennifer. Put your drive into hyper drive and drive through them!
Indeed. Hyper drive is my favorite anyway lol