“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”
We love that quote. A while back, a coaching client asked us, “When does coaching not work?” Antoinette and I both said, “If you don’t do what we agreed you were going to do.” Of course that is not the only reason. But it is often the case that the reason why people don’t get what they want or get to where they want, is that they never take positive effective action. Part of what makes any action truly effective is your commitment to it. Commitment is like rocket fuel. Whether at work or in life, you can overcome both ice and fire.
And magic often does happen – even for penguins!
