"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well. "Pierre de Coubertin - founder Olympic Committee I just finished watching Eddie the Eagle. It was very inspiring. Here is a man that against all odds competed in the Olympics, never gave up despite incredible odds, and the lack of support from some of those around him. Yet he knew in his heart that he wanted this more than anything. So he went for it.
This is how we need to approach our goals and dreams. There are some practical things to think about, of course, but this kind of zeal and attitude is needed to approach what we most want to accomplish in life. Without it, we get stuck, bitter, and basically die before we are dead. Maybe I am being a bit melodramatic, but I don't care. Since being laid off in 2013, I have gone for this dream of mine with everything I have. The dream may have altered slightly, but I know what i was put on this earth to do: Make music and Help People. I am the last person to toot my own horn, but I keep getting emails from my students about how my courses have been helping them, not only to learn, but to be hopeful and motivated and they appreciate the honesty, how upfront I am, and they know that I genuinely care. It is a hard thing for me to process, knowing that something that I am doing is helping others. I have a hard time accepting compliments, still. My goals used to be all for me, all for my feeling good, all for my validation. But I have realized I don't need that validation anymore to achieve what I am here to do. But it does humble me to know that lives are transforming. So what does this have to do with Eddie? He went for what he wanted. He wanted to do his best. He wanted to prove all the naysayers wrong. He wanted to do what he believed in his heart was what he was meant to do, against all odds. . And it inspired others. So go for your dreams and goals with all the gusto that you can. You will change yourself, but you may also change others in the process. Thursday/Friday- midnight blog... Have a great Friday! - Michelle
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AuthorMichelle Lockey is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter sharing the knowledge she has learned over the years writing for Film & TV. Like what you are reading? Please Sign up to receive a FREE Music Licensing checklist! 10 Steps to Sync Success
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