Don't let anyone dim your light
Today I heard an interview with the Swedish judoka Tara Babulfath. When asked what advice she would give to young athletes, she answered, "Dare to dream and go hard."
It sounds simple, almost cliché, right? But how many of us truly live by these principles?
We often let doubt and fear creep in, stopping us before we've even started. We listen to others opinions and believe every word:
- You're too young.
- You're too old.
- That's not realistic.
- No one will care.
- That will never work.
How many ambitions and fantastic ideas have been lost due to such comments? Far too many.
Those who achieve greatness aren't always the most talented; they're often the most persistent. They listen to their gut and believe in themselves, even when others don't.
So, the next time someone tells you "you can't," remember Tara Babulfath and dare to dream. Go hard. And never give up.