Often we allow negativity to stop us from believing we can achieve our goals. It is only when we believe in ourselves whole hearted we are able to see the opportunities we have in life. The opportunity to do the impossible. The opportunity to beat the odds. The opportunity to succeed. We are taught to list out the pros and cons before we make a decision based on the probability of success. We ask others for validation so we don't have to pull the trigger ourselves. The fear of failure and the need to place blame block our opportunities.
I literally cry tears of joy when I think of the word "opportunity". I look at my own life and realize that my life could be so different if I had not seized the opportunities when God presented them to me. Odds were not in my favor when I decided to quit my job without another source of income lined up. Odds were not in my favor when I decided to open a dance studio near 15 other existing dance studios in the same zipcode. Odds were not in my favor when I decided to part ways with my boyfriend of 5 years at the age of 30 knowing that my biological time clock has an expiration date (lol). But it's what I chose to do. I can honestly say my decisions then were based on my indecisive behavior and spontaneity. I just wanted something new. Something that was mine. Something that made me feel free. I thought I was getting away and starting over when in actuality I was seizing new opportunities. My life did not crash and burn because of my decisions. My decisions made me stronger.
Today, I watched Disney's McFarland USA with Kevin Costner. Based on a true story, the odds were against seven young men and their coach to succeed. They faced many negative obstacles along their journey and were presented with the opportunity to do more than just exist but to be great. This movie was motivating, empowering, and of course it made me cry. I'm not a spoiler for movies so I highly encourage you to watch it. Even though it was a movie, its heartwarming to see others pursue their dreams when reality tells you its not possible.
We all have choices. We all have the opportunity to be great. Do not let the fear of not knowing deter you. Do not let the judgement of others stop you. The question should not be "is there a better opportunity for me". The opportunity is out there for us all to be great. The question is are you going to be willing to accept the challenge... ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE!
I literally cry tears of joy when I think of the word "opportunity". I look at my own life and realize that my life could be so different if I had not seized the opportunities when God presented them to me. Odds were not in my favor when I decided to quit my job without another source of income lined up. Odds were not in my favor when I decided to open a dance studio near 15 other existing dance studios in the same zipcode. Odds were not in my favor when I decided to part ways with my boyfriend of 5 years at the age of 30 knowing that my biological time clock has an expiration date (lol). But it's what I chose to do. I can honestly say my decisions then were based on my indecisive behavior and spontaneity. I just wanted something new. Something that was mine. Something that made me feel free. I thought I was getting away and starting over when in actuality I was seizing new opportunities. My life did not crash and burn because of my decisions. My decisions made me stronger.
Today, I watched Disney's McFarland USA with Kevin Costner. Based on a true story, the odds were against seven young men and their coach to succeed. They faced many negative obstacles along their journey and were presented with the opportunity to do more than just exist but to be great. This movie was motivating, empowering, and of course it made me cry. I'm not a spoiler for movies so I highly encourage you to watch it. Even though it was a movie, its heartwarming to see others pursue their dreams when reality tells you its not possible.
We all have choices. We all have the opportunity to be great. Do not let the fear of not knowing deter you. Do not let the judgement of others stop you. The question should not be "is there a better opportunity for me". The opportunity is out there for us all to be great. The question is are you going to be willing to accept the challenge... ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE!
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