Nelson Mandela said, “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
Have you ever considered how “playing small” may actually rob others of a better life experience that they desire?
Think about it. You and I are uniquely gifted. Every human being is created differently. We have different gifts, abilities, passions, and desires. Some of us are great at math while others are excellent writers. Some have engineering minds while others are primarily artistic. Women are wired completely differently than men; children see the world completely different than adults. People in the United States contribute something completely different than those in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. This great big spinning ball we live on is amazing and fascinating! And there are billions of incredible people living right now that contribute to the well-being of society.
You were uniquely created! You have a special part to play throughout your lifetime. Don’t let anyone ever tell you differently. But many of us struggle through life feeling like we aren’t achieving our potential. And that actually hurts everyone.
I need you to live to your fullest potential. You need me to do the same. Imagine if everyone had true clarity on their life purpose. Imagine if we were all living out the best versions of ourselves. I believe that would change the world quickly. When we are clear on our purpose and living it out, we live more satisfied and joyful lives. We contribute more to society. We’re more pleasant to be around. We see the good in each other instead of our differences that often divide.
My hope for you is that you will begin to live your life to the fullest extent in the sweet spot of your purpose. We need you to be your best self.
Don’t play small today. Even doing small things with passion can make a BIG impact!
Be Intentionally Great!
