By David Tepera, December 27, 2017
One of the first words almost every toddler learns is, “No.” Of course, because of kids’ curiosity, they are told “No” constantly due to safety and mischievous concerns. So, at an early age, the power of “No” is pounded into our brains.
Now, let’s take out all the negative, uncomfortable and dangerous concerns accompanied with “No,” which is important in those situations.
On the flip side, people who use the word “No” have power. These people feel they can stop you or at least deter you from accomplishing something.
Today’s lesson is about you overcoming the power of “No.” We’ve all heard of countless athletes accomplishing incredible feats because someone told them they couldn’t do it.
Michael Jordon has been very vocal about his high school basketball coach cutting him from the team in 10th grade.
During his Hall of Fame induction speech, he mentioned every person who told him “No” throughout his career. I believe we all know how that ended.
I feel every one of us have or had someone tell us we couldn’t succeed at something. We’ve been told “you’re too stupid, too fat, too old, too ugly, too broke or laughed at for our dumb ideas.”
Yes, those are harsh words, but it’s part of reality that keeps people down.
It took time and experience into my adulthood to figure out those people don’t want you to succeed because they are failures and have given up on life. Your success will make them feel worse about themselves.
Think about it. It makes a lot of sense.
Remember, it’s your life and your destiny to rise up and kick No’s butt. Yes, you’ll get knocked down, but jump back up and throw a knockout punch, and shout “Yes, I did it.”
Let’s take today to brush off the dust from being down for so long. It’s time to delete the word “No,” and to rise up, stick your chest out, put on your mug face to go win back life.