Untapped

My writing has become sparse.

My focus has become scattered.

My routine has become unpredictable.

The steps aren’t clear anymore. I hiked up a hill for so long thinking that it was going to be easy once I got on the right path. But it isn't.

I have reached a break in the path. A break that presents several different paths in various directions. No sign telling me which way is which. No sign that says “this way!” in vibrant neon lights. No, there’s a crossroads in the path I have been following with zero indication of which way is the right way.

What do I do?

Do I wait until someone comes along to set me off on the right trail?

No, because they don’t know which way is best either. Nobody can hold my hand to get me to the place where I am meant to end up. So rather than waiting, I must select which way to go and believe that I will get there intact.

Most people face 1 of 3 major deficiencies:

1. Trait

2. Skill

3. Belief

For me, my biggest issue is the lack of belief.

I possess the traits of someone who will succeed. I possess the skills to succeed. But I am continuously working to untap the belief in myself that I need to succeed.

This belief isn’t unlocked by yelling at yourself in the mirror everyday until you believe in yourself. It is proven by putting yourself in challenging situations and finding a way out.

EACH TIME YOU OVERCOME A FEAR, YOU GROW.

If you’re at a crossroads, you can’t be afraid of making the wrong decision.

You must believe that you will prevail, no matter what.

The best aren’t the best because they are naturally the best.

They are the best because every single time that there is a doubt that creeps into their mind, they prove it wrong.

They step on the throat of that doubt and watch it fade into dust.

Because although they might not be the strongest, the smartest, the richest, the best at anything, they understand it is up to them to decide whether they fail or succeed.

They thoroughly believe in their own personal ability.

Until you understand that, your potential will never be untapped.

This one was for you.