They didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it.
And now for something different. Amid the holiday hustle, there yet remain some profound moments of reflection as we wrap up a year and launch into a new one. Or, perhaps it is the very sentimental and nostalgic nature of Christmas trees, candy canes, and Christmas Vacation reruns that prods us into a reflective posture.
For your consideration, they didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it.
The thought of this might make you tired, inspired or both. Your thoughts may immediately gravitate towards people like Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, etc. But, also think of the less glamorous, yet no less important impossibilities of your own life: mending broken relationships, finding joy again, believing again. Or perhaps it is taking your business to new heights, landing the innovative grant, designing a fresh approach to an old idea.
Some likely experiences on the way to doing the impossible:
–Frustration with the problem that spills over into ideas for solutions
-Being doubted by others
-Others thinking you’re crazy
-Others thinking it’s not worth it
-Wondering if they’re right
-Time in the desert
-Failed attempts
-Breakthroughs
-Setbacks
-Success
-Satisfaction
-Dissatisfaction with new problems
-Ideas for new solutions
For those who accomplish the impossible in any arena of life, most of the process is not all that glamorous. But of course, this wasn’t the point anyway. Solving the problem and creating better possibilities drove them.
What is your impossible? Do it anyway.
Worth Repeating
They didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it.
-Mark Twain
