If you lived your life like this, “Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can - there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.” - could you even begin to fathom your greatness? Your success? Your influence on other people? Your purpose in life? Your ability to thrive? – It’s endless!
Ask yourself this, Have I learned everything I can? Anytime I can? From anyone I can? If the answer to anyone of these questions is "no" ask yourself why?
For some, it may derive from fear. Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of starting over. Fear of hard work. Fear of anything that may cause you to change.
For some, it may derive from pride. Pride of self. Pride of experience. Pride of position. Pride of power. Pride of anything that may cause you to feel “less than."
For some, it may derive from the inability to dream. Dream for things unseen. Dream for things never done. Dream for things some said one couldn't do. Dream for things thought impossible.
For me, my fear is NOT learning everything, anytime, from anyone.
For me, my pride is in my experiences, positions in life that make me a better woman, daughter, sister, friend; power to take any opportunity and make the most of it, and ability to take the feeling of "less than" and turn it into "much more."
For me, it’s my ability to dream. Dream of things unseen (faith), dream of doing things I've never done, dream of doing the very thing someone said that I couldn't do, and to do what I at one time thought was impossible.
This past year, I have fallen in love with exactly who I am. I have spent time with the most amazing people, I have done the most amazing things, but more importantly I have learned from my mistakes, taken chances and NEVER looked back!
One year ago today, I embarked on an opportunity I never saw myself taking. Meeting people I could never imagine my life without. Traveling to places I would have never gone and thru uncomfortable change... I am living an invaluable opportunity!
Without great detail, today I celebrated 1 year of my current job as an Operational Coordinator for a company that produces dozens of trade shows a year, in over 15 cities, 12 states, and more than 2 countries; whose mission is to create an unforgettable experience and captivate the interest and passions of millions of people.
The purpose of writing this blog was NOT to boast or brag, it was to inspire and challenge each of you to take opportunity, risk everything, and above all my prayer for you is to FaceTheRace!
