Reaching our full potential in life means never ceasing to evolve and grow beyond who we are today. It means constantly learning new things and being willing to share our talents with the world. But for many, taking that next step into the unknown can be paralyzing.
After years of being in front of the camera Donny Osmond admitted to the world that he had a serious social phobia. And yet every day he forced himself to overcome his symptoms and step back out into the limelight. He had learned that although he felt paralyzed, he was capable of controlling his own destiny. And that is what all of us, who allow the fear of failure to stop our personal growth, need to do.
Going from a place of fear to a place of self confidence and success requires one to be vulnerable to the masses. It requires one to let go of the notion of perfection and the belief that the opinion of others is worth more than their own. It takes a world view of living for one’s self instead of living for validation from others.
In the end, what the rest of the world thinks of us means very little. But when we live our life fully, attempting to reach our full potential, we do succeed. And when one’s life has been spent in pursuit of the uplifting and noble, the rest of the world generally appreciates our efforts.
Do something today to challenge insecurity. Step into the unknown and feel the gratification of knowing you can.
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