Decisions
Jan 3rd, 2007 by Creativity Coach
This excerpt really struck a chord with me so I “decided” to quote it here…
Three frogs are sitting on a log. One frog decides to jump off. How many frogs are left on the log?
If you answered one, two or none then go back and re-read the question. The correct answer is three. Why? Because the frog didn’t jump. It just ‘decided’ to jump. We ‘decide’ things all the time. We decide we’re going to get in shape, or get organized, or design our web site, or start on that screen play we’ve been carrying around in our head, or to work less and play more…
Don’t get me wrong. Most people spend their entire lives waiting to hit the lottery while their dreams shrivel and die. So actually deciding to take control of your life is, in and of itself, a huge step. And by actually making ‘changing course’ your New Year’s Resolution you’ve already increased your chances of success tenfold. However, as Peter Drucker points out, ‘plans are only good intentions unless they quickly degenerate into hard work.’
About the Author
Off the beaten path career counselor, Valerie Young, abandoned her corporate cubicle to become the Dreamer in Residence at ChangingCourse.com, offering free resources to help you discover your life mission and live it. An expert on the Imposter Syndrome, she’s presented her How to Feel as Bright and Capable as Everyone Seems to Think You Are program to over 30,000 people.
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