So, I applied for a Fellowship today. The likelihood of being accepted is very low, and I could have let self-doubt or the stories of those who were rejected dissuade me from even applying. But, if I did let them dissuade me, then I would be the one who caused me to fail, not the people in charge of the fellowship program.
How many times have you let yourself fail because you listened to others and didn't take a chance to try something new or something that seems impossible?
So now, I've applied. If I don't get accepted, that is fine. At least I tried. That in itself is a minor victory. If I don't get accepted, then maybe it was not meant to be. I can handle it because it is out of my control.
Here' s my challenge for you today. Try something new. It can be small... like a new coffee flavor or a new route home from work. Take small challenges on and graduate to harder ones once your confidence grows or even before your confidence grows. See what you can do if you just ignore the fear and the doubts of yourself and others.
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