You'll never realize your capability until you push your limits either it's pushing for one extra rep in a gym or driving for 5 hours non-stop or speaking on stage for three hours or not sleeping in last 72 hours.
Yes, life is like that. We often fear to grab tougher situations, doubting our capabilities with various reasons.
Experience 1: I still remember those days when I was working on a project as an individual contributor. My manager asked me to take care of two other small projects. Each one of them had two team members who were supposed to report me. I said 'no' thinking, it'll be overhead for me, managing four members. But my manager convinced me somehow. Still, I was worried.
A week later, I started enjoying my role and successfully handling all three projects at a time. It was the first lesson for me.
Experience 2: In another experience, I had to submit my manuscript to the editor with the changes but I was hardly getting any time to work upon it. I decided to wake up 4AM every day to work upon it. I didn't know if I'd be able to do it because in the past I have tried it multiple times but never be successful because I'm not a very morning person. I was proved wrong this time and able to wake up 4AM every morning.
In result, I realized that if something is really important for me, I can wake up whenever I want.
Experience 3: A year ago, I drove my car for five hours non-stop. I was not sure if I could drive for even three hours non-stop but somehow I had no choice to stop on the way as time was the key factor. Generally, when a trip begins, we find one more person who can drive along with you on an alternate basis.
But when you're the only person to drive, all expectations are from you only.
Experience 4: Same happened during skydiving. I could never imagine myself jumping out of the plane from 13000 ft with a speed of 120mph. I was so excited and nervous at the same time. But when I jumped, it was the best moment I ever experienced in my life.
It seemed nothing to be scared of, it was all state of mind.
Experience 5: I was in the 12th standard UP board and had to finish my 11th standard syllabus as well as 12th in one year as I couldn't complete my 11th standard syllabus properly. I didn't know how will I achieve it but I knew I have to achieve it. During summer break, I used to have physics coaching at 5 AM morning then 7 AM Chemistry.
After that, I used to come home for a quick breakfast then run again on my bicycle for English from 9 AM then Mathematics from 11:30 AM then used to come back home. Study again till 4PM and then leave for 4:30 PM Mathematics class. I used to come back home by 6 PM and then study again till 12 night. It was my routine for 2-3 months.
As a result, I completed all 6 mathematics books for the board exam. I completed the Physics, Chemistry, and English syllabus of the 11th standard the way I wanted.
Judging ourselves without trying is like saying: 'tea is not good' without tasting. We never know our capabilities until we try. If we keep fearing just because of the visuals or experiences of someone else then we miss knowing the strong part in ourselves.
Until you start doing the small things you will never get the bigger success. Even the long journey starts from small step.
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ReplyDeleteTo become a successful person in life, we have to keep our attitude positive. Most of the successful people always think good and positive. For a good life, you have to be good in each and everything.
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