Continuing my series about inspiring quotes, I love this one from US Hockey player Wayne Gretzky
"You miss every shot you don't take"
For me this is about ensuring that you seize every opportunity that comes your way, but it's much more than that. It symbolises the need to try, even when you feel the chances of success aren't that great.
Every time we try to do something and it doesn't quite work out for us, it's an opportunity to learn. Not only about how to accomplish that particular task, but also about ourselves. Use each unsuccessful attempt to shape your next try. Learn something and use it to inform subsequent efforts.
It's also about bravery. Too many great ideas fall by the wayside because people don't have the courage to even try them. Ask yourself this question - what would be the worst that could happen if I did? Really think about that. Chances are you'll realise that any imagined consequences are fairly trivial and not an excuse for failing to just get out there and give it a go! Even if you don't think you're brave enough right now, try acting as if you are - see last post. Deliberately adopt the attitude, posture, mannerisms etc. of a brave person and as Nike say - just do it!
So think about what you want to achieve today and when the chance comes your way - be sure to grab it with both hands.
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