I hear you,
I invite you to embark on a journey,
Deep within the corridors of your own heart and mind.
Pause for a moment and notice what you are observing about yourself,
What brought you here.
Are you experiencing procrastination,
Self doubt,
Moments where clarity of direction seems impossible to find,
And resistance feels like an insurmountable wall?
You are not alone in experiencing these feelings,
They arise in all of us.
Some stay stuck,
Others make it through,
Time after time after time.
Those that move forward make a choice,
Their ability to persist comes from knowing that at the precise moment you feel least motivated to act is when you must dig deep and do your best work.
Because this is where your metal is truly tested,
This is where you build the muscle of resilience,
Strength and unwavering determination.
Bring to mind what is driving you,
What is your ultimate goal,
What are the results you are seeking.
Name the compelling benefits those results could offer to you,
Your family,
Your team,
Your organisation,
The community and the whole world at large.
Know that your impact extends far beyond the walls of the room you are in.
The impact of your actions,
Your decisions ripple outwards creating waves of change over time.
Those waves can uplift and inspire and transform the world of those that matter to you.
The path to success,
However you define it,
Is riddled with challenges and setbacks.
But I ask you,
Are you willing to view each challenge not as a deterrent or an obstacle,
But as a stepping stone to greatness?
Can you see every resistance as a challenge that when overcome only adds to your strength,
Only adds to your resilience and confidence to keep moving forward?
Taking action,
Being persistent,
Resilient and determined are some of the hallmarks of great leaders and you can be among the best.
Yes,
You can.
You don't need to conquer a mountain in one day,
But you must keep moving forward on the journey,
One step at a time.
Are you willing to dig deep,
Find the courage and commit?
Are you willing to keep making the decisions required to move forward and take the next step?
I urge you to embrace your moments of doubt.
Transform them into fuel that drives your ambition and ignites your determination and passion.
In the face of resistance,
You must make a choice and take action.
So now,
Let's commit,
Right here,
Right now.
Take a breath in.
Feel the energy of the opportunity build inside your body.
Feel the potential to influence and inspire those you care about.
As you exhale,
Release any doubt,
Any hesitation.
As you inhale again,
Feel the power and the energy continue to rise.
And in this powerful moment of clarity and commitment,
I ask you,
Are you willing?
Let your heart,
Your soul,
Your very essence resoundingly commit,
I will,
I will,
I will.
May you always help make the world a better place,
One determined step at a time.