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Daily Leadership Thought #158 – Expand Your Definitions of What’s Possible

June 22, 2011

Daily Leadership Thought #158 – Expand Your Definitions of What’s Possible

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We get to decide what’s possible.

Most of our limitations in life are self-imposed. The history of humanity is the story of individuals stretching the boundaries of what is possible. Many things we take for granted today were once deemed impossible. What’s required is an individual or group of people who are unwilling to accept the status quo. They believe there is a better or unique way to do something. The motivations may vary widely, but the common thread is a pioneering spirit and willingness to think bigger and challenge conventional wisdom.

On a much smaller scale, most people box themselves in every day, limiting their potential. Instead of pursuing their dreams or passions, they narrowly define what’s possible. Unfortunately, the longer you accept your constrained reality, the easier it becomes to rationalize why things didn’t go as planned. As a result, you end up lowering the bar of happiness and success in your own life, which is the opposite of what you should be doing. Henry David Thoreau captured this mindset perfectly when he wrote, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with a song still in them.” 

Wouldn’t it be better to “sing” while you are still alive? I encourage you to expand your definitions of what’s possible in your life, both personally and professionally. Take on new risks and challenges. Follow your passions and embrace your talents. Be a force for good and a catalyst for inspiration. The world will continue to change, with or without you. Why not embrace the journey and contribute to the positive energy?

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”

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