If you don't do it, someone else will...

Have you ever had one of those moments when you want to do something and then fear or nerves hold you back? I know I have. What I have figured out though, is that if you don't get over your fear, someone else will do it in your place.




Should you open up that new business? Yes! As long as you have done your research and your due diligence, then yes. Because if you don't, someone else will.




Should you apply for that new job? Yes! If you have researched the industry and the company and have found that it is a progressive company with a great cultural workplace attitude, then yes. Because if you don't, someone else will.


Should you approach you manager with that new cost saving idea? Yes! As long as you have though of the potential shortcomings or service interruption or quality, then yes. Because if you don't, someone else will.




I could give many more examples, but the point I'm trying to make is that you might as well go for it. I know somebody who had a great business idea, but just didn't have the gumption to take the leap. Of course, someone else came up with the same (or similar) idea and has done quite well for themselves through that new business. My friend is still mad at herself to this day.




There are times in life where, once you have done your research and your planning, you need to take the plunge. You need to go for it. If you need mentoring support or emotional support, surround yourself with the right team and take the leap.




What's that simple but oh so strong Nike slogan "Just do it!".

Faster, Higher, Stronger

OK, so I took some time off for the Olympics. What could be more motivational than watching the Olympics? I'm not talking about the person who was supposed to win, but the person who did his or her personal best and ended up on the podium - that's motivational!


The Olympic motto is faster, higher, stronger. Maybe we should put that on the mirror in our bathroom so we see that every morning! Imagine, rather than doing the routine, looking at everything we do; can we do it faster, can we set our goals higher and work stronger to get there? I think so! When I look around I see many people who are comfortable just being; just doing their jobs, not striving for anything, not exerting themselves at anything. That's ok, but then don't complain about your lot in life!


Were there any moments in the Olympics that you found motivational?


From the current just finished Olympics, I have to say the passionate way the Canadian ice hockey team responded late in the third period and then to go on and win the game that looked like a sure win for the USA? Inspirational!


I still remember Joannie Rochette when her mother passed away four days before her performance at the 2010 winter Olympics and she went out and competed anyway. Never mind the exceptional physical feats of the many - that is motivational.