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Heroes Who Instill Confidence and Courage!
| Guest post by: Pat Mussieux |
Article Overview: I continue to enjoy watching the Olympic games on TV - winter sports are a favorite of mine. Not only do I get much personal pleasure watching the x-country skiing, the figure skating and the snow-boarding, to name a few of the sports, but I really love listening to the athletes as they are being interviewed. These young people are in a class of their own. I aspire to that level of excellence, both in my personal life and in my business.
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Heroes Who Instill Confidence and Courage!
I continue to enjoy watching the Olympic games on TV - winter sports are a favorite of mine. Not only do I get much personal pleasure watching the x-country skiing, the figure skating and the snow-boarding, to name a few of the sports, but I really love listening to the athletes as they are being interviewed. These young people are in a class of their own. I aspire to that level of excellence, both in my personal life and in my business.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962
These athletes did not achieve this level of excellence on their own. Aside from great equipment, a lot of practice, big dreams, etc. - it also takes an inspiring mentor - a hero - someone they look up to and respect - and whose characteristics, habits, attitudes and expectations cause them to want to succeed.
I've had great mentors in my life and one of my heroes is Colin Powell. This was a life-changing moment in my career to have had the invitation to meet him personally. Sometimes a hero, or mentor, is someone closer to home - like the woman who has encouraged, supported and mentored me for over 20 years now - JoLove Beach - this is a woman who, at 85 years of age, still hikes, x-country skis, travels, participates in a regular TV show and much more.
These are 2 very different individuals and yet many of their qualities and characteristics are the same:
• they had a dream
• they have vision
• they have made courageous decisions in their lives
• they are strong
• they take risks
• they are compassionate
• they listen
• they persevere
• they are focused
• they are continuous learners
and I could go on and on. You get the message
"Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way."
-- Eileen Caddy
Whether we are talking about training for the Olympic games, or talking about living your best life, we all need heroes and mentors. One thing I know for sure is that without a Colin Powell or a JoLove Beach in my life, it would not be as easy to become the best person I can be.
We should all be grateful for the gift of life and strive to live our best life.
Who are the heroes in your life and what have you learned from them? I'd love to know. And for whom are you a hero?
Assignment
1. Make a list of people who are the heroes in your life.
2. Make a list of their qualities, traits and characteristics that you admire.
3. Choose one of the items you listed and work to 'become like' that in your life, and in your work.
4. Become a hero to a young person - we all need mentors.
Do some of these exercises and I guarantee that you will start to live your best life. When you try new things, you are developing the confidence and courage to move forward and invent the life you truly want to live.
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About the Author: Pat Mussieux RSS for Pat's articles - Visit Pat's website Pat has been featured as an expert in both print media and on TV. She was nominated as one of the 2010 and 2011 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurs of the Year; as well, Pat has been nominated for the Chatelaine magazine "Woman of the Year for 2011". Pat is Founder of Wealthy Women Leaders, and provides business and success advice and resources to clients around the world. Pat is the author of "The 7-Step Guide To Growing Your Business by Getting Out of Your Own Way ", teaching women entrepreneurs how to get their message out, close the sale, enjoy massive results, and create some simple systems and processes for success! Through her coaching programs and products, Pat teaches her clients how to experience freedom inside and out and create the life they truly want to live, now! It's a 'no-excuses' approach! You can reach her at http://www.wealthywomenleaders.com Click here to visit Pat's website   To Dream the Impossible Dream 7 Steps to Reduce Worry Fear A Barrier To Service LIVE HAPPY HABITS LIVE A HAPPY LIFE Creating a Successful Business |
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Thanks for posting this ideasuniverity, it had me hooked from beginning to end and then I had to go and look at the website. The words "Courage is not a gift, courage is a decision" really make you think.
Take care,
Carol
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