If you don't know who Diana Nyad is, you are not alone. Until a few days ago, neither did I. In 1975 she swam around Manhattan Island. No that is not a typo...1975. So how old is she? She is 64 years old. Her first attempt to do this was in 1978 and has tried three other times. That's right, she failed four times and it took 36 years for her to accomplish this goal. A-MAZ-ing.
That alone speaks volumes about this woman. It speaks to her dedication, her spirit and her focus. How many times have I had a goal in mind and either blew it off after a failed attempt or never believed I could do it and proved myself right or just forgot about the goal? I did it too many times to count.
But she didn't. And at 64, tired and sore, she walked out of that water and had a three messages for us
- We should never, ever give up.
- You never are too old to chase your dreams.
- It looks like a solitary sport but it's a team.
I have to write that somewhere and hang it up. I have to remember. What had me thinking about her for days is what she said to Robin. Robin asked her what she did during the tough moments and she responded that this year she adopted a mantra, "Find a way." No matter how difficult or impossible something seems, you have to find a way, if it is that important to you.
We all can make excuses. We all can blame it on a situation or a person. But the truth is, if you want it bad enough, you can find a way. It may not be easy and it may be tougher than expected but in the end, it will be worth it. It will be worth it because you are worth it.
Find a way people! Do what it takes and be willing to do more if needed! I can do it, you can do it, we can do it!
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