I picture my path to discovery to look something like this image...full of beauty and wonder, but not your typical walk in the park. This picture caught my eye for several reasons...I love nature scenes, and will have them posted in my blog quite frequently. But this one in particular was the metaphoric portrayal of what I was trying to capture. While it truly is a magnificent nature picture, it hints at uncertainty...there could be lurking predators hidden in the trees...the pathway for this trail is quite unstable...there could be other unforseen obstacles along the way. This is true for my life. I've learned over the past year through a wonderful woman, MK Mueller (more on her and the 8 to Great process later), the road to success is NEVER a straight line. Nor is it always predictable...and there is always possibility of failure, rejection, embarrassment, etc. along the way. But--the most successful people in the world throughout history were those who continued to take risks, even after multiple failures and disappointments.
I would say that I am indeed a risk-taker. I think I always have been to some degree. I was always considered "out-going" by peers and teachers throughout school. I went to college to live in the dorms as a single, pregnant teen-ager...that alone was one of the biggest risks I've ever taken. Moving out to a small town in the middle of Nebraska with my two kids, not knowing anyone, was another risk. And finally realizing my dream job and taking steps in that direction was another huge risk. But all risks are positive. When I say this, some risks that come to mind that are not positive might include taking drugs or cheating on a significant other. But those acts are not risks, they are actually "escapes," and can have negative impacts on a person's life. I'm all about taking risks towards achieving my biggest goals and wildest dreams. Let the journey begin!
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