Many times, we use the word ‘No” in a very positive way; “no two people are the same,” or “heck, you’ll be back in no time,” or even to positively describe another person, “regardless of what you think, Rich is no fool.” Yet many of us are devastated when we hear the word, “NO” when trying out for a Team or applying for a Job.
It’s that moment we realize, ‘No’ Is a Complete Sentence [Anne Lamott) and we are faced with a decision; do we make excuses, or do we make changes?
The resolution, is really that simple!
Check out what Misty Copeland did when she was told she has “the wrong body for ballet.” It certainly helps us understand excuses really are for people who don’t want it bad enough. The opposite of Misty Copeland’s make up. The opposite of who became the face of the Under Armour’s powerful advertisement, “I Will What I Want.” Instead of making excuses, Misty Copeland became defined as “a prodigy, a breath of fresh air” during an episode of 60 minutes after being told she had the wrong body for ballet.
The decision is always ours, we just need to answer the question; “How bad do we want it?”
Do we want it as bad as Misty Copeland?
Paraphrasing Ann Lamott’s quote, never give up on your dream will make your yes’ mean more.
Until next Blog,
Al McCormick
