The world’s most remarkable breakthroughs often come from people brave enough—or stubborn enough—to ignore the word impossible.
““Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.” — Doug Larson
Have you ever had friends, co-workers, or well-meaning family members warn you that what you were about to do was foolish? That it wouldn’t work? That you’d be back soon enough licking your wounds? I have. Their chorus followed me every time I chose to move on, to grow, or to take a risk. And yes, they were right about one thing: I am someone who learns the hard way.
But here’s the secret—experience may be a tough teacher, yet it is the most honest one we’ll ever have. If we’re willing to listen instead of retreat, its lessons shape us into stronger, wiser, more courageous versions of ourselves. You may look back at the roads you once traveled, but you won’t return to them. You’ve already outgrown those destinations.
I’ve always believed in betting on myself. Some attempts ended in failure, others in victory, but in every case I walked away with something invaluable: I learned. I didn’t surrender to fear. And I suspect you’re much like me. As Doug Larson suggests, we were simply “not smart enough” to know our goals were supposed to be impossible.
And because we didn’t know, we discovered they weren’t.