The Courage of Turning Up
The story is told of a young timid teenage boy who refused to show up for his music auditions until the last minute. He never knew it could be that difficult to just show up as he planned. He had suffered from stage fright two years ago for the same audition. Now after several months of preparation, he thought he was ready to face it again.
As he became immersed in his thoughts, he said to himself, ‘what have I to gain if I show up and what have I to lose if I don't’. Suddenly the realization of being successful dawned on him, he jumped up and ran up the stage. That was his first win but not the last. He faced the odds and showed up.
Courage is the boldness and ability to fight your fears. It's the strength to do and not just to wish. It's the grace to fight all odds and come out victorious.
Why are you here? What's going on within you? Learn to love yourself, understand, control and manage your emotions. Have balanced self-esteem, remember that champions are not born they are made. If you do not show up, you’ve missed a good shot and you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Life makes way for those who are determined and focused. Add value and become indispensable. Turn every bad news into good news, receive the courage to live again. Yes, you can do this, you can make it, you can be that somebody. The courage of turning up is to just turn up. Just do it
