“Can you do it?” isn’t the question that will separate you from others and move you towards your dreams.
“Will you it?” is the differentiator.
People of desire, grit. self-reliance, determination, resourcefulness and a willingness to try-&-fail prove themselves far, far more valuable in leadership and in life than people who possess ability, intelligence, phenomenal grades and credentials, the right answers, the best looks or an incredible resume.
Talk is CHEAP. Good ideas and intentions are even cheaper. Regurgitating other people’s ideas is the cheapest of all!
[I hope you didn't pay too much for that diploma that might have only taught you what other people think but hasn't moved your butt towards action or difference making.]
So take an inventory… what do you keep telling people you CAN do, but that you have yet to accomplish? Are you that guy or gal sitting at the table with all of the right answers and good ideas, but who never puts them into action? Do you need someone else to ‘come along’ with you or are you going to go out and get it done regardless? Do the conditions have to be ideal and perfect or are you willing to get started, figure it out, overcome a few obstacles and move forward with big plans and new ideas? Do you settle into doing the easy things, the things that other people line up for you to do?
How far out is the future date when you will turn your potential into reality?
You don’t have to be incredibly intelligent, brave, masterful or lucky… what you need is to do is TRY.