Psst! Here’s the “secret” to achieving greatness.
Hey life lovers!
Glad you stopped by today. I didn’t watch all of the Superbowl – working on Son of a Preacher Man & Because the Night for karaoke — but I did catch parts of it and the winning speech by Drew Brees.
He said, “We just believed in ourselves and we knew we had an entire city and maybe an entire country behind us.”
You have to believe in yourself. It might sound overly simplistic to say that. Yet, I know it’s true for my own life and for the lives of others. If you believe in yourself, you can move mountains! Belief gives you the equivalent of “emotional adrenaline.”
So, how come more of us don’t believe in ourselves? A collective societal fear of the power & awesomeness that self-belief generates. Each generation holds the next generation back. Some of us manage to burst through the hands holding us back. Others don’t feel strong enough to do so.
I want you to know that you are strong enough! We are all strong enough. Do you notice yourself “holding back” anyone in your life? Perhaps, try encouraging them instead. We know the world we’ve created, where people hold each other back doesn’t work.
Let’s try believing in each other for a change!
Muse thx,
Giulietta
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I can’t imagine holding back another adult in my life. As for children, well, it’s more complicated. We worry about how sensitive they are, how they might respond to a failure or negative reaction to their ideas. But sometimes we underestimate their resilience. And if we are giving them our love, then I think they are more fortified to deal with that.
Who is Drew Brees?
Comment by Sally — February 8, 2010 @ 7:15 pm
Too true and well said. Cheers…
Comment by Michael — February 8, 2010 @ 9:14 pm
Sally,
Drew Brees was the quarterback for the Saints.
Interesting comment to give children your love and support – then turn them loose. I know most parents try to protect their children from the ups and downs of life. Just wonder if that also protects them from believing in themselves enough to respond to anything that happens.
Not sure. It took me a long time to re-find my inner courage, the one I definitely had as a kid.
Michael, thx for stopping by again. Good to hear from you!
G.
Comment by giulietta — February 9, 2010 @ 6:11 am
Giulietta -
Wonderful and inspiring. I believe that we all have untold greatness inside ourselves – the trick is to bring that out and share it with the world. Belief is one key to this – it lets us act fearlessly and without regret.
Phil – http://www.lessordinaryliving.com
Comment by Phil Bolton — February 9, 2010 @ 8:34 am
I think parents are toooo overprotective today. My childhood lessons were; learn from your mistakes, chalk it up to experience, get back on the horse…
let them live and see them blossom!
My joy comes from experiencing things. Daring to do.
Thanks Giulietta you light up my day!
Jan
Comment by Jan Streitburger — February 10, 2010 @ 5:32 am
Hi Phil,
I’m with you that we all have untold greatness! Still trying to figure out how the human race decided to embark on told littleness?
Thx G.
Comment by Giulietta Nardone — February 10, 2010 @ 6:49 am
Hey Jan,
Love your childhood lessons. Such inspiring ones! I had a horse, which I fell off constantly, so I literally had to get back on …
Good to hear your rebellious voice!
Thx, G.
Comment by Giulietta Nardone — February 10, 2010 @ 6:50 am
I would love to hear you sing Son of a Preacher Man! Everything I have achieved started first with the belief that I was meant to have it. As I grow, I continue to teach myself how to “detach with love” from those who hold me back. I’m also learning to shed my own beliefs that stand in the way of my happiness and success.
Comment by angie mizzell — February 14, 2010 @ 7:45 am
Hi Angie,
SOAPM is such a great song.
Really like your idea to detach with love. That’s a great way to take action without feeling guilty. Congrats on your shedding process! I try to trace these belief systems.
Thx. Giulietta
Comment by Giulietta Nardone — February 16, 2010 @ 6:06 am