My role as a global communications manager was recently eliminated after nearly a decade with the company. When asked what’s next, I’m excited to tell people that I’m launching a practice as a life coach and motivational speaker. The response is usually positive, but every now and then I come across someone who questions the practicality of my decision.
Ask a small child what they want to be when they grow up and you’ll get a myriad of answers ranging from ambitious to downright exotic. While they’re young, we cheer them on – no matter how unrealistic we think their dreams are. Is there a magical age we reach where society decides it’s time to give dreamers a reality check?
“You won’t make it to the NBA- you’re not even six feet tall!” That didn’t stop Earl Boykins or Spud Webb.
“You aren’t smart enough to become a surgeon”. Tell that to Ben Carson.
“America isn’t ready for a Black President”. The country said differently in November!
Successful people don’t cash the reality check of limited vision the world tries to offer, nor do they confine themselves to conventional definitions of accomplishment. They move past their circumstances, prior failures and people who can’t see their vision. Instead of dwelling on deficiencies, they focus on possibilities.
Are you ready to move beyond the fear of what could go wrong to start making your dreams a reality? Or is it possible that you’re really afraid of success and the expectations that will come along with it?
Three Questions to Ask Yourself:
Every single day people dream up life-changing inventions, start businesses, launch ministries and change their communities for the better. Why not you?
Isha Cogborn is a personal coach and motivational speaker. She can be reached at isha@epiphanyinstitute.com.