“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” – Christopher Reeve
What a great quote right? And, it is so true, even though it is often easy to forget when we are in the midst of pursuing something we really want.
If we could just keep this top of mind and understand the different parts of the journey we are experiencing as we climb to success, we would be less likely to give up too soon or to become frustrated because we think we aren’t moving quickly enough or seeing enough signs of progress.
We would realize that each day, each step and every single lesson are all a crucial part of the journey.
They are all a part of the experience we must have to successfully accomplish what we want.
When we recognize the value of each phase of the journey …
it gives us the patience we need to wait for the payoff from all of our hard work;
the persistence we need to continue to push forward even when we can’t see the road to success; and
the ability to rely on our hopes and passion when the chances of our success seem remote and unlikely.
However, we oftentimes forget about the different phases of the journey to success and end up giving up or buying into our doubts and limiting beliefs.
That is where all the damage is done.
We must really understand that what begins as impossible will absolutely become inevitable if we just believe in our ability, push through our doubts and fears, and pour all of our passion and positive energy into the pursuit.
But, we must find a way to push through each part of the journey and keep going.
There really is a process to success and three of the main lessons we are meant to learn are persistence, faith and confidence.
If we abandon our mission too early or get too frustrated, we have made things harder for ourselves than they really need to be. We have personally added our own mental speed bumps that are just going to slow us down and work against us.
I know I have personally fallen into this trap way too many times, but TODAY is the day to learn this lesson once and for all.
If there is something deep down you really believe in and want to pursue, never let yourself get psyched out of continuing to go for what you want.
know that …
- You can have doubts and fears and when you push forward day after they will fall to the wayside one by one.
- You don’t have to be able to see the path, you just have to believe it is there and always push forward.
- You can have those days where you question yourself and everything you are doing, but as long as you remain resolute, you will still be amazingly successful.
- You must have enough passion for what you want so that you can rely on it to help you keep going when your doubts suggest otherwise.
- What you learn along the way is just as important, if not more, than reaching your destination.
- Be patient, confident, and determined. There is always a road to success.
Live Today Better than Yesterday.
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“persistence, faith and confidence” …these things can be what makes us or breaks us along this journey. But even when we lose track or even if our faith waivers…to not allow that to have us remain off track. It’s okay to lose our balance once and awhile as long as we know how to get back up and keep going!
So true Kenya. We can slip a little as long as we are always willing and ready to get back up on our feet. It’s all about having the courage to continue going forward. Thanks so much for the comment and thanks for dropping by.
Great post Sibyl! I really like “You don’t have to be able to see the path, you just have to believe it is there and always push forward.” How true…
So many times we get caught up in the “How” but if we really beleive in something and invest emotionally, mentally and spiritually the “how” will work itself out. Opportunities, people and situations will present themselves. Getting caught up in the “how” will not only overwhelm you, it will dereail you from fulfilling your lifes dreams…
Hold fast to your dreams and know that ALL things are possible!
I love every single thing you said Erica. In fact, I think you summed it up amazingly well and probably even better than I did in the post
That is what it really is all about. No need to answer the “how” .. just understand your potential and the fact that everything is always possible. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom here.
Hi Sibyl,
I love your compassionate approach. As you say so clearly, it is OK to have doubts and fears, to not always see the path clearly. Many people take these as a sign that they are not going in the right direction, but this isn’t true. We can almost expect fear and doubt. These are just a sign that we are out of our comfort zone. Which is exactly where we want to be if we want to do amazing things in life.
Hi Gail: You are so right that often times we let our fears and doubts convince us to stop. As you mentioned, it is almost to be expected that we are going to have some fears and doubts. That is not the issue. We just have to keep our heads up and push right through them. That really is what it is all about. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom and insights here. Always appreciated.
Hi Sibyl,
Ah…yes, that path of unknowns, uncertainties, doubts…I know it well. It’s so easy to let these crop up into our minds, and hold our hearts back from what lives there.
I’m working through some ideas right now – ideas, where it’s easy to let these uncertainties and doubts in. When I do start to do that, though – I give myself a little pep talk and remind myself that so many others have been there, too – and those who have found true success have moved forward anyway…
So, so good to read today!
Lance: So glad that the timing was good. I think your approach is such a great one so thanks for sharing it here. We really do have to counter any negative thoughts with positive ones and remind ourselves that there is always a way forward. It sometimes is necessary to reprogram our minds, but once we commit to doing that, we really can move forward in the best way. Thanks so much for the comment.
Thanks for the shout out Sibyl. Much appreciated. We all have something we believe in. I believe it is faith. The one thing we cannot see, but feel, is the way to your dreams and successes! Thanks again.
My pleasure Jonathan. You know I am one of your fans:) I love what you said … it is so true. Even if we can’t see it, if we pay enough attention we will feel that there is always something there pushing us in the right direction.
Thank you so much.
Oh yeah, ( hand slaps side of face) Great POST!
Sibyl,
I’m with you. We need to keep moving forward even if we aren’t sure where we’re going to end up. Somehow when we move with the faith that we’ll get there – we do. There seems to be an invisible force that works for our good if only we cooperate with it and take the steps forward to meet it. Great post!
Hey Angela: It is so true … there is always something behind us moving in the right direction. We just need to understand that is the case and believe and trust in that truth. Thanks so much for the comment and thanks for dropping by. I really appreciate it.
Nice!
It’s true that every obstacle in our journey to greatness is necessary. Without it, success would seem quite meaningless. Looking forward to Complainers Anonymous!
Hey Vic: Thanks for the comment. You are so right that obstacles really do play an important role in our journey to success. I am so glad that you will be joining the challenge. I am working on the finishing details and I really think we are all going to have a great time doing the challenge together. Thanks so much for dropping by and taking the time to comment. Always appreciated.
Thanks Mrs.Sybil for the encouraging words. My grandmother said to me on her death bed about 3 years ago, “Cheree, you always put forth an effort to change and turn your life around, but then at some point, you give up so easily and quit, before the process even begin to change a little.” I have always had the habit of starting something in my life and when the success wasn’t coming as fast as I thought it should, I just decided to throw in the towel and go back to doing just what I was doing, How insane is that? Now I’m learning to stay persistent, learning to put all my FAITH IN GOD, and by doing so I have great confidence in myself and know that I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME..I WISH MY GRANNY WAS HERE TO SEE ME NOW..I have finally decided to walk into what God created me to do here on earth.My grandmother watched and prayed for me as I continued to destroy my life for 25 years of drug addiction, I always knew how to start to be free, but just could not maintain it, I always wanted a quick fix, and God just doesn’t work like that. I’m learning to be patient with God, because He was soooo patient with me. I’m not where I want to be in life, but I do have confidence in knowing that I am right where God wants me for this moment, yes it’s going to take some time,but I would rather be on God’s side where He can do some more shaping, remaking and rebuilding, then to be doing the same thing that I had been so used to doing for 25 years, slowly killing myself. THANK GOD FOR A SECOND CHANCE…MERCY AND GRACE!!! I LOVE THIS PAGE…
Cheree: Sounds like your grandmother was a very amazing person
I love when we are sent messages and it is even better when we are listening and we receive them. I can see that you got your message and it will continue to have more and more benefits for you as life continues to unfold. Thank you so much for sharing your story and giving us all a real world example to see how we are really supposed to move toward success. Thank you also for the kind words and stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate it and am so glad that you found this site;) It is great to have you here.
Hey Sibyl!
I’m with Erica. “You don’t have to be able to see the path, you just have to believe it is there and always push forward.” Is such an important truth.
I recently wrote about this in my newsletter, but the way I put it is that your path unfolds one step at a time as you move forward in faith, but you can’t get to your destination unless your absolutely certain about where that is.
Great job…as always!
Hey Marlee: How have you been? I love what you said and how you put it in your post. It really is so true that you have to let the path unfold for you one step at a time while you remain focused on exactly where you want to go. That’s a really great insight. Thanks for sharing it here.
thank you
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Hi Sibly,
Excellent post my friend! Faith and persistence are needed if we want to achieve great goals in life, otherwise, we would give up too soon. We have got to keep pushing forward knowing that we will achieve what we want. The key is to focus on it as much as possible and have faith. Visualization also important… Thanks for sharing Sibly, great post
Hey Dia: Thanks so much for the comment and for dropping by. I really appreciate it. What you said is so true about having the confidence that we will achieve what we want. That really is what it is all about and each day we can get better and better at that.
What an on time post Sybil!
As you know the world is in utter uproar with all of the economic concerns around the globe. In order to be successful we can’t focus on the challenges but we need to find away to overcome them. We are on a journey and each steps gets us closer. Great post.
Hey Frank. That is so true … I didn’t even really think about the timing of this post, but you are so right. We definitely are on a journey and it will be filled with challenges and obstacles. That is to be expected. The question is always how will you overcome them and will you keep your head up and remain confident in your ability to always push through. Thanks so much for the comment and thanks for dropping by.
“Doubts”?
“Fears”?
“Persistance”?
“Faith”?
“Confidence”?
“Path”?
“Success”?
The realization comes to mind that we are not living in post WW11 Soviet Union with the prospect of another ‘failed five year plan’ as our “path” before us.
We can have a size 16 boot land onto our face, but we always have *opportunity*. All we need to do is pick ourselves up and start anew.
I mean come on now…just look at all the resources and assistance we have just right here!
The amount of *free* information that so many before us never had a choice or ability to have!
*Opportunity* always remember and appreciate this ever growing freedom we are so fortunate to have.
Thanks Sibyl…
All very, very true Rand. We always do have the opportunity … it’s just about recognizing that is indeed the case and then choosing to continually do something about it. Thanks so much for the comment.
When the topic of impossible comes up, I always think of the email I have filed away telling me (from an expert) that I would never never never be able to adopt the child in China I was inquiring about, listing all the reasons why not, and advising me to give up that whole idea because it was impossible. Lily has now been my daughter for almost 5 years.
Hi Sybil, I like this phrase, “When we recognize the value of each phase of the journey …” as it reminds us that we need to be present in our lives… in our journey. It reminds me of Evelyn’s recent post on “Abundance Tapestry” where she talks about self-sabotage and how we can remain stuck in our journey because of “internal conflicts that [we] have created for ourselves.” Both of your posts compliment each other.
Like you, I believe that at the core, we can still move forward even when doubt, fear and uncertainty surrounds us. I think that your tips for remaining present, positive, proactive and persistent in our journey to success is spot on target! Thank you for sharing!!
Ajen: Thanks so much for the comment. I will definitely have to heck out Evelyn’s recent post. It sounds like a really good read. I am so glad that you enjoyed the post and thought the tips were helpful. As you mentioned, it really is all about remaining present, positive, proactive and persistent (I love that phrase by the way). Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom here
Great post Sibyl….and the best part is that you don’t have to see the path however, just have to believe it is there….That’s the power of belief…..Believing in what you do will automatically create the path to success.
It really is all about what you believe. You are so right:) thanks so much for the comment.