“I can’t be rich and famous, however hard I try.”
“What makes you say ‘I can’t’?”
“A track record of failures, and a not-so-glorious family history….”
“I don’t want to sound clichéd, but did all the rich and famous people start on a strong footing?”
“They are born lucky.”
“Luck is a term invented to explain what we don’t understand.”
“What am I supposed to understand here?”
“Do you really want to move forward?”
“Of course…”
“Release the brakes first.”
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Love the metaphor of the wheelchair. Sitting only a few feet from a wheelchair which I’ve sat in several times, and tried (without success)to move forward in, when the brakes are still on, i get it. And people’s beliefs can often be as limiting as a physical brake. Clever!
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Thank you so much!
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We all have baggage in our past. Some have more than others – but Everyone has baggage. Making it through the maze of life is rewarding but also the only way to continue to write the story of YOU. Just do your best and ENJOY the trip!
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You are so right, Nan! Thanks so much!
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Good one!
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Thank you, Val!
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Welcome!
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Let go of the fear. Rest will follow. You may not be rich. You will be free for sure.
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That’s right. Thanks, Abhijit!
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Yes, that last line was just right.
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Thank you, James!
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We can paralyze ourselves with doubts and rationalizations if we aren’t careful. Your story speaks directly to it. Good dialogue.
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Thank you so much!
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You are very welcome, Reena.
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It is often the simple things that prevent us from taking the first step.
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And we don’t know it. Thanks, Joe!
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Sometimes the simplest impediments can mushroom to barriers.
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True! Thanks, Joe!
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I actually did check to make sure the brakes were released 🙂 This is a great story, with a good moral for all of us.
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Thank you so much, Linda 🙂
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Yep, releasing the brakes will definitely help. Good story this week! 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Maybe she’ll break the mould, but only if she lets go. Even luck struggles when the brakes are on
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You are so right. Thanks, Keith!
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Everything has an element of luck, but you still need to put in the hard work first.
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Thank you, Iain!
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Nice upbeat story, Reena. A question: are we individually in control of all (or even most) of the brakes?
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Yes. That was my thought before I started writing. Then, the flow took me to the last sentence. My answer to your question is No. I don’t believe in motivational talks and clips.
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