Just about anybody over the age of 20 can remember the United States Army’s slogan, “Be All You Can Be”.
Some of you just read those words and the catchy jingle is in your head right now.
“Be…all that you can be…in the Arrrrrrrrrmmmmmy!”
That slogan was so good; the Army didn’t change it for 21 years.
If your life had a slogan…what would it be?
If your work had a slogan…what would that be?
Are they different?
Should they be different?
I haven’t been around long enough to answer these questions definitively. In truth, I believe there are as many answers to these questions as there are people under the sun.
But let’s just presume everyone’s life slogan was that old Army slogan; “Be All You Can Be”.
How different would your life be?
How different would the world be?
Imagine living to your fullest potential…without the handicap of fear. You display courage despite your insecurities. You pursue your dreams with a relentless fervor.
Now, don’t get me wrong…fear is still there, but it doesn’t handicap you.
Your insecurities exist, but they don’t damper your spirit and devour your motivation.
Your dreams still have walls and barriers around them, but you’ll scrape out the mortar between the stones with your fingernails to get to them.
That’s being all you can be for the army of me or we…
Walking through the mall this weekend I was approached by a young man who was employed to sell cellphone accessories. His sales pitch was horrible. I mean downright awful. It lacked the entire luster it would need to at the very least, make me believe, he believed it himself.
He was ineffective because he was miserable…he didn’t want to be there…he didn’t want to sell…he dreaded rejection and every last one of his interactions with a potential customer.
As I walked away I felt a pit in my stomach for him. I felt it for me. I felt it for anyone who isn’t being all they can be in every way!
I am going back this week to give him this thought. I hope he reads it. I hope it will change his life. I hope it will change yours. I hope it continues to change mine, so I can stay inspired; it’s a lifestyle choice!
About the Author:
Linal Harris Global Entrepreneur – Certified Life Coach – Media Personality – Speaker
Linal Harris is a global entrepreneur, certified life coach, author, and media personality. As the founder of Inspirational Perspective® Publishing, LLC and Insights 4 Life™ Coaching, LLC, Harris challenges his global audience and coaching clients to Murder Mediocrity® and live their best life possible. Harris concentrates his work as an ontological coach with clients on what he calls the 4 pillars of life; the relationship we have to ourselves, the relationships we have with others, our relationship to work and money, and the connection we have to our spirit and life’s purpose. Harris coaches CEO’s, executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and celebrities. Harris is the author of “Slay Your Goals”, where he provides his readers with scientific and research backed tips for achieving their goals. Harris is an expert goal-setter and has been called upon by Fortune 500 companies to assist with setting their strategic priorities, facilitate goal-setting sessions and provide inspirational talks.
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-Don’t let your fears cripple you.
-in doing all you can do, you’re not neglecting your passion that burns inside of you.
This is real good and I got those two main points. I’m gonna remember the first on fear more than the rest, can’t let that cripple me! Thanks for sharing!