John Y’s Musings from the Middle: Motivation

When we are afraid, we should ask ourselves whether it is a fear of failing— or a fear of something very different.

Sometimes we get lovingly nudged—or abruptly pushed— past our fear of success.

We may not realize it at the time, but in retrospect, that’s what is happening.

A famous inspirational quote captures this well:

The leader said to his people….“Come to the edge…..”

The people responded…..“We can’t. We’re afraid.”

The leader said….“Come to the edge.”

But again the people said…..“We can’t. We will fall!”

…….“Come to the edge.”

….And they came.

And he pushed them…..

…..And they flew.

~Guillaume Apollinaire