Power Acronym 86: H.O.P.E.
What's the story that only you can tell?
I’m about halfway through Cameron Hanes’ book, Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering.
It is part autobiography part field guide on how to push past your comfort zone as you pursue your purpose.
Cameron Hanes is a bowhunter, ultramarathon runner, writer, and up until recently, still held down a 9-5 job as he balanced all of those roles on top of being a husband and father.
I don't know about you, but I'm trying to live my life to the fullest.
So when I hear the stories of other people living their fullest lives, it inspires me.
It doesn't necessarily matter who it is.
I'm always open to hearing stories from people doing extraordinary things.
That’s H.O.P.E.
Power Acronym 86: H.O.P.E.
Hearing
Other
People's
Experiences
If they can do it, why not me?
Why not you?
What's the story that only you can tell?
I've talked about Hope way back in Power Acronym 3: G.A.P.
Hope is the belief the future can be better than the past.
Hearing other's experiences give us insight, preparing us if and when we arrive at a similar crossroads.
Other people’s experiences of success increases the belief I can achieve something similar.
But success is different for everyone.
Which makes it essential to define.
The best way to share your personal definition of success is to live it out yourself, not vicariously through others.
It's one thing to be inspired.
Doing the work is a different story.
What's the story that only you can tell?
Walk the walk.
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