The Biggest Lie We Believe About Influence

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I was reading a blog that I just HAD to share a part of it with everyone. I hope you are all encouraged and blessed with this piece of advice that Jeff Goins, the writer has to share with his public. There is so much truth to what he says and I hope we can all put this into practice, I know I will. Enjoy!

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The title is: The Biggest Lie We Believe About Influence.
By: Jeff Goins

There is a lie many of us unwittingly believe. It creeps into our minds and lives in such a sneaky way we don’t even notice it. I tell it to myself every day; you probably do, too. It’s a subtle, seemingly harmless phrase that rings throughout my head all day long and attacks me when I doubt myself. It’s my excuse for not starting sooner.
It may tease and taunt you, too, causing you to think less of yourself.
And it sounds something like this…

“If only I had a platform…”
Then, I’d be able to broadcast my message.
Then, I’d say what needs to be said.
Then, I’d finally be able to make a real difference.
“All I need are resources,” the voice says. “Just a little more time or talent or attention. If people were watching me, I’d shine. I’d be a star.”

Yeah, right.
I’m calling “B.S.” on that. That voice is a liar; it’s your Enemy speaking, the lulling siren that tempts you to stall until a better, more convenient time to create comes. But here’s the truth:
Nobody who changed the world did it by waiting for an audience.
Not MLK. Not Gandhi or even Mother Teresa. And certainly not Jesus.

Yet, many of us are doing just that. We’re holding back, putting our art on pause, biding our time with mediocrity and waiting for someone to invites us onstage before we share our best work. What a cowardly way to live.

If this is you, if you’ve chosen to believe this lie, then let me tell you something: That day that you’re waiting for will never come. The day in which you will be discovered, the day when you finally get rewarded for your genius — it won’t happen. Not if you just keep waiting.
You will never have the attention you crave until you start living your future now.

Here’s how real difference makers live…
They don’t ask permission. They don’t wait to be picked. They just start with what they have. And you’re going to have to do the same if your art is going to matter.
Those who change the world aren’t waiting for permission. They’d rather apologize for too much tenacity than regret having too much timidity.

You can do this with your writing or speaking or music, with whatever it is you do. Be bold, be daring — just don’t be a jerk. Because the world doesn’t need more dodge ball teams. What it needs is for you to get your act together and do something important. To share the work you’ve been called to create.
Wasn't that awesome?! So, just like Jeff Goins encourages his readers, I want to encourage you to start today! Don't wait until tomorrow's opportunities because there is one waiting for you today. I was so excited that I wanted to share it with you all. Let me know your thoughts on this topic.

Be Encouraged, Be Blessed!
Landy Perez-Feliciano ♥