Bits of Wisdom Podcast #11

“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible. Then they seem improbable. And then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” Christopher ReeveHave you ever said, ‘Oh I could never do that.’ It’s a very common phrase in the human vernacular. We say it, hear it, we feel it. When we see someone doing a thing that seems impossible, we assume they’ve got a knack for it, or some special gift, but oftentimes, they’ve developed the ability by making the choice to do it, then piecing the objective together little by little over a long span of time.The most common questions I get are about writing books. The conversation usually goes something like this: ‘So how long did it take you to write a book?’ I give my answer and then the response is: ‘Oh, I could never write a book.’My response is always the same: ‘Yes you can. You just have to decide you’re going to tell your story, then sit down day after day and chip away at the writing.’“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible. Then they seem improbable. And then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” If this Bit of Wisdom encouraged you, share it with someone else who might also benefit from it. Terry Weaver is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit terryweaver.substack.com/subscribe