Orison Swett Marden, founder of Success magazine - one of my favorite business magazines, btw - knew his Inner Samurai. This quotation perfectly reflects the inner knowing and strong action steps that are hallmark characteristics of our Inner Samurai.
"Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them."
What do you think? Do you like that bold statement? Or, find it too strong?
Susan L. Reid
The original Accidental Pren-her™
Award-winning author of Discovering Your Inner Samurai: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Journey to Business Success
Wow,that really speaks to me this week! I've been dealing with a lot of obstacles lately and have realized I have to make the decision to overcome them or remove them.
Posted by: Jennifer Albin | September 02, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Me, too, Jennifer. It is about deciding what you want, then taking action in that direction.
I have found, perhaps you, too, that when I make up my mind and walk boldly that the obstacles no longer exist.
Posted by: The Original Accidental Pren-her | September 03, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Orisson Swett Marden is one of my favorite authors and I totally agree with that quote. Without facing our fears we will remain in afraid but the moment we face them we become overcomers!
Posted by: rarestone | September 07, 2008 at 06:28 PM
You make a good point, rarestone: we remain in afraid until we face our fears. Facing them is when take back our power - power to do something. Staying in afraid gives power to our fears.
Posted by: The Original Accidental Pren-her | September 08, 2008 at 08:31 AM
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