I Can, and I Will

 

Week 9 (November 07 - November 13) 2021

This week has been the hardest week for me. I am not entirely sure why. I just feel overwhelmed and I am lacking confidence. I know I need to interview a business owner, and I plan to, but I am struggling to "execute" the task. I do understand why that is the rarest skill of all. I have loads of ideas, but hardly any skill in doing.

I have actually always struggled with that. I struggle with several mental issues and low self worth is one of them so when I think about approaching or meeting with someone to interview them I feel as if I will be wasting their time. 

The videos and studying this week was as good as any week. I enjoyed the two videos from the Launching Leaders Lessons 7 and 10.

The lesson "Good to Great" really struck home. Another problem thought is that if I'm not able to be the best then why try? That thought has really crippled my thoughts growing up. Now I feel like "why try?" SO, this whole program has been helpful in trying to rewire my thoughts to help me see my potential and to, well... Try and Do. 

I had never even heard of growth mindset until I joined pathway so I have learned a lot that can help me become something great. I just need to take a chance and step out of my comfort zone. Easier said than done, but I will do it. I will do it, not just for a grade, but to prove to myself that I can do it. Plus I want to learn from another person who has been where I am, and that is one of the major reasons for this project.

I really love the poems, in the Hero's Journey book, by Edgar A Guest this is the beginning of his poem entitled "Can't" :

 

"Can't is the worst word that's written or spoken;

Doing more harm here than slander and lies;

On it is many a strong spirit broken,

And with it many a good purpose dies.

It springs from the lips of the thoughtless each morning

And robs us of courage we need through the day;

It rings in our ears like a timely-sent warning

And laughs when we falter and fall by the way."