Danny's Voice
- Courage to Change
- My Best Days
- Not Political, Not Religious, It's Only Love
- Letting Go: Necessary Steps in Moving Forward
- What do you see? (Vision and Perception)
Courage to Change
12.31.09Many people feel that the Christmas holiday season is the best time of the year. However, after all is said and done, we are sometimes left with the guilt of having eaten too much. What comes next? A new years resolution! I have been many times with thoughts of "come January 1st, I will be a new man!", only to fail just a week later.
The Scenario described above is a playful scenario many of us have at some point or another probably went through. As serious, or not so serious as it may sound, it offers a platform for us to think about a much more in-depth question; is it really hard to change? Many of us see the calendar year ending as a chance for a new beginning in the next year. The truth is that our many failures over the years are not just tied to breaking a promise during every first week of the year. It goes deeper than that. It is just highlighted more during this time of year because of the importance we place on it January 1st of each year.
Change is something we need not feel is effective only at the beginning of the year. The problem with new years resolutions is that once we fail, we feel it isn't worth trying again until next year. The key to changing is perseverance. Almost all of us have heard the phrase: "If at first you don't succeed, try again." This simple statement holds so much power. Think about some of the day-to-day things we take for granted that were invented. The light bulb, electricity, and the telephone..... those who invented each of these did not succeed on their first attempt. Determination was a trait each possessed that saw them past the many failures they encountered along the way to success. They recognized what could be achieved if they were successful and they knew they would receive a great reward (as inventors and financially) for their work. These were more than likely the thoughts that helped them to remain focused during every setback.
As you look to make changes now and in the future, know that you possess what is needed to be successful. Success is not measured by your failures along the path to attainment. The desire to eat that cupcake or skip that morning workout might never go away, but your will to overcome it even after you mess up is what matters. Winston Churchill said it the following way, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
The Scenario described above is a playful scenario many of us have at some point or another probably went through. As serious, or not so serious as it may sound, it offers a platform for us to think about a much more in-depth question; is it really hard to change? Many of us see the calendar year ending as a chance for a new beginning in the next year. The truth is that our many failures over the years are not just tied to breaking a promise during every first week of the year. It goes deeper than that. It is just highlighted more during this time of year because of the importance we place on it January 1st of each year.
Change is something we need not feel is effective only at the beginning of the year. The problem with new years resolutions is that once we fail, we feel it isn't worth trying again until next year. The key to changing is perseverance. Almost all of us have heard the phrase: "If at first you don't succeed, try again." This simple statement holds so much power. Think about some of the day-to-day things we take for granted that were invented. The light bulb, electricity, and the telephone..... those who invented each of these did not succeed on their first attempt. Determination was a trait each possessed that saw them past the many failures they encountered along the way to success. They recognized what could be achieved if they were successful and they knew they would receive a great reward (as inventors and financially) for their work. These were more than likely the thoughts that helped them to remain focused during every setback.
As you look to make changes now and in the future, know that you possess what is needed to be successful. Success is not measured by your failures along the path to attainment. The desire to eat that cupcake or skip that morning workout might never go away, but your will to overcome it even after you mess up is what matters. Winston Churchill said it the following way, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
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Danny, I just met you this last tuesday withyour radio tour that was in Omaha. It was great to meet you and your band everyone enjoyed the interviews with Steve, Craig and Gina the DJ's, especailly your new music.Just a great morning we hope you felt the same. Looking forward to volunteering with Sophia's Heart in the Omaha area in the future. XO ..Sharon.Posted by: Sharon
Posted On: 01/30/10 at 12:24:28 PM
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