Monday Momentum: Strength Revealed
On Mondays, I choose a quote that resonates with me and share it in hopes that it will serve as a dose of inspiration to start your work week, and nudge you to take steps to move your goals forward.
“Sometimes we’re tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.” ~Unknown
As we take steps to move our goals forward, at some point or another we will face situations and circumstances that will test us. It is said that life gives us the test before the lesson, which runs counter to what we learned in school. This quote spurred a shift in perspective and served as food for thought…what if we are not being tested to uncover our weaknesses, but to reveal strengths we weren’t able to see before? How could this perspective support us to see things differently and help us work through setbacks, self-doubts and fuel our drive to move forward? This is not about pretending that what we are going through is not happening, it’s a reframe that offers the opportunity to see ways forward, a growth path.
Here are a few possibilities to consider:
Could the test uncover untapped potential and ignite courage to start again?
Could the test serve as a clarifier, helping you to gain or regain sight on what matters most?
Could the test serve as a builder for the muscles you will need for the journey?
The tests will come; the approach you take to deal with them can be different. Here’s to leveraging the strengths that emerge from a current challenge to prepare you to lead with courage and confidence tomorrow.
Ready to take this message deeper and apply it to a current professional challenge? Book an intro call and let’s discuss ways to move forward.
