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1 " The journey of a thousand miles requires excellent boots. "
― , Rise!: Lean Within Your Inner Power & Wisdom™
2 " It’s not only our capacity but also our belief that defines our ability to move forward. "
3 " When you’ve moved over an obstacle and achieved the exceptional results you are seeking, or, even when you may have missed the mark entirely, there is always more. It’s the nature of life that we keep desiring more. It’s the nature of life that we are constantly creating, whether we do so consciously or not. "
4 " Being sure-footed is also about paying attention and maintaining the right vision, intention and attitude. You will always benefit from spending time in thought and prayer about where you’re headed and why it matters that you get there. "
5 " Plateaus are an opportunity for determining why we are where we are. "
6 " As we become more aware of what it takes to move through the journey from where we are to where we are destined to be, the teaching stories that are within my story, our story, is a reminder to use your conscious and creative powers of imagination to choose which road(s) you will take. "
7 " Your attitude is most empowered when you’re determined to transcend, to climb beyond, whatever walls you perceive to be in your way. "
8 " As individuals and as leaders we need to embrace both emotional and strategic agility. The demands of our lives can create physical burnout and make us feel increasingly isolated and impoverished. "
9 " We overcome the fears resulting from uncertainty by celebrating incremental success. "
10 " The spoken and unspoken thoughts of others can wreak havoc on your best efforts to stay the course. “What was she thinking of, why would she even bother again, what’s she trying to prove?” All thought is powerful, for better or for worse. "
11 " Even though an entire journey still stretched out before us, the moment we actually faced that wall was the only moment that mattered. The commitment and effort we needed called for total focus and concentration. We believed in our capacity to take the next step, and then the next step. We trusted our guides, our preparation and, ultimately, ourselves. This fueled our forward momentum and, our ultimate success. "
12 " We want to know what is behind our fears and our walls. Most often it is the lack of confidence. Confidence is the antithesis of fear. When we develop confidence, we minimize fear. Being sure of me, feeling confident in who I am, where I’ve been and what I have to share has been a long uphill battle. "
13 " The more daunting a task, the more we benefit from realigning ourselves to it. "
14 " Focusing on each and every step you take on any of life’s treks reveals the essence of the work that is yours to do. "
15 " Taking repetitive steps toward a goal is tedious work, and, we fall more often than we would like to admit. This is why the emphasis on daily steps is so critical. No matter how boring or endless they may be; the way to align and realign with them is to pause, look around at how far you’ve come, celebrate, and then keep moving forward. "
16 " The ability to breathe, reboot, recharge and recommit was worth the momentary disruption in our previous work flow and demands. It allowed us to both fully lean within and tap into our internal resources, and, it empowered us to rise to the challenge and face the ongoing agenda that moved us closer to where we deserved to be. "
17 " By committing to continuous growth, you will achieve not just a good result but also an extraordinary one. "
18 " Don’t ever forget why you’re doing what you’re doing. It provides the fuel that keeps you moving forward. "
19 " It's possible to reach your summit not when you accept what steps must be taken, but when you embrace them. "
20 " When I first decided to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro at the age of 50, my fears were greater than my dreams of achieving our goal. My sisters and I made it to just under 15,000 feet, exhausted and ready to head in the opposite direction of our ultimate goal. And yet, even as I turned back and did not reach the summit, I had experienced the groundwork for future success. "