The one thing all famous authors, world-class athletes, business tycoons, singers, actors, and celebrated achievers in any field have in common is that they all began their journeys when they were none of these things. – Mike Dooley
I have found myself saying and thinking things lately like I’m only an intern or maybe when I’m older or I’m not even 21 yet!
It is fairly easy to count yourself out because of your limitations. Age, size, knowledge– you name it. I come across people everyday opting out of something they truly want to be apart of simply because they don’t fit the image. Trust me, I do it all the time. But why is this? We are counting ourselves out before we even begin. We don’t even give ourselves a chance to mess up, we simply quit before the game begins.
I recently stumbled upon (at the library, not on StumbleUpon.com) this quote by Mike Dooley. He points out something very simple that seems to be a bit trifling to people: We all start out at the bottom.
But does being at the bottom really mean you aren’t worth anything? Or does it just mean you have yet to be noticed?
I tend to root for the underdog. Because, after all, don’t we all perform better when we know we have nothing to lose? So this year I want to stop using my age and lack of credible life experiences as an excuse. I am a 20-year-old woman, dammit, and I expect to be treated like one.
I encourage everyone to speak up and count yourself in. You deserve it. And after all, you have nothing to lose, right?
Always rooting for you, underdog. -KB