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Never doubt your capacity for greatness

Have you shrunk yourself out of fear of change, failure, or the unknown?

Have you carved out big plans for yourself, only to continue putting them off year after year?

We've all been there. Ah, yes, that nagging self-doubt that all but paralyzes us from working toward goals big and small -- and induces us to give up prematurely.

No one says you have to give in to those pesky negative thoughts.

When they resurface, stop and ask yourself this question:

"Who says I can't succeed?"

If it's you, it's time to reframe your thinking.

And if it's others who are attempting to demotivate you, you're certainly in the wrong company.

As a matter of fact, if you're willing to invest the time, energy, and resources into making your dreams a reality, you can achieve anything!

Rather than harp on what may go wrong, why not envisage things going well for you?

If you always fear failure -- keeping you ensconced in your cozy comfort zone -- you may look back on your life someday and regret not having taken more chances. 

In actuality, you don't fail by trying and not succeeding. You fail by not trying at all, or by giving up once you hit a roadblock or two.

Harness the energy and strength within you. You possess more power to accomplish amazing things than you give yourself credit for.

Resist the temptation to compare yourself to others or look back on past setbacks.

This is your path, and your path alone. Your time to shine is now; the past is behind you.

Never be plagued by self-doubt. Tap into your full potential. Leverage your talents and gifts, mustering the drive and courage to continue pushing forward until you're successful.

Does it mean success is guaranteed immediately?

Of course not. It means you may have to retool your strategy and finesse your expectations a few times before you see results.

We aren't all equally bold and ambitious, but no one says you have to be.

As Teddy Roosevelt said, if you believe you can, you're halfway there.

Never allow anyone -- not even yourself -- to quell your drive -- your passion, your spirit.

You can accomplish anything you want if you give up the belief that you can't accomplish it.

Eleanor Roosevelt assured us that the future belongs to those who believe in the power of their dreams.

Rest assured that if you stay focused and confident in your abilities, you will prevail. Unlock your potential!
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