I was having a discussion with a friend and came across a fact that is proven time and time again in our lives - we have dual purposes and reflect the nature of the monkey - we grasp one branch but never let go until we have another firmly in our grasp.
Not an odd philosophy, considering that we humans are advised and conditioned to avoid risk whenever we can - why leave the safety of the known for the uncertainty of the unknown?
Apart from the possibility of failure and the fear of the vastly unknown landscape that we find ourselves in, there is nothing that holds us back apart from our hesitation and fear to move forward.
If you doubt the logic of my thinking - here's an easy experiment:
Quit your job today. Right this minute. And do it with absolutely no fall back plan.
Don't hesitate or even think about it - rather just drop the paper and head out.
If any of you manage to do this - you will fall into that rare category that we refer to as practicing lunatics (the type that the average joe shies away from) often indicated by pointed fingers in your direction.
And yet these are the mavericks responsible for the great discoveries or achievements of our time. These are those few who have dared to go on, when they have no certainty other than their belief and curiosity.
Are we then mavericks or just benchers who have gotten used to the comfort of the back bench.
The seemingly, inconspicuousness of your existence is the opportunity presented to you - we all awaiting the birth of a true leader to arise and take his place among his peers.
We must seize the day and make the very rules that will guide us beyond our comfort zone.
I bid you a welcome to the new you.
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