PERSONAL PERFORMANCE ARTICLE
"10 Traits of Those Who Don't Give Up"
I remember a time when I was feeling overwhelmed ... and not particularly successful.
I had a lot of stuff to do and not a lot of time.
And the worst thing was I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. Busy. Frustrated. I was feeling a little stuck.
Then I started to think about two people I admired in my world of cutting horses.
They both loved what they did. They both had their own style (a gorgeous uniqueness about themselves). They were both dedicated to constantly improving. But most of all they never gave up.
One loved to show. One didn't. But neither compared themselves to other people.
I love studying those I admire. I love feeling personally inspired because of them. I love exploring what helps us excel with our horses, and in our lives.
Here are some key traits I have come to recognize in those who fall, succeed, keep growing, stay motivated and never give up:
They are in touch with what they love in the way they love it.
They don't compare themselves or their horse to other people or their horses.
They love learning for its own sake.
They have trusted mentors who help them find their next best steps.
They believe that difficult times will always be, so when those times show up, they embrace the challenges. They are willing to walk through the fire.
They keep searching for ways to reach their goals, no matter how long it takes.
They understand they are always enough at every moment in time. Even though they are striving, they don't have to be someone else or do something more ... or prove anything to themselves or anyone else.
They expect the best each day ... each ride.
They are grateful.
They never give up.
I am truly grateful for those who inspire me.