Bits of Wisdom Podcast #23

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” Henry David ThoreauDo you know what you want and are you moving toward it? This is the question of conscious endeavor. Put another way, a conscious endeavor is simply a decision followed by action. This may sound like an oversimplification, but it’s not. Many successful individuals when asked ‘How did you achieve your dreams,’ answer, ‘I made a decision then acted upon it.’It’s like the old saying: ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’ A similar answer comes from the best-selling novelist when asked how she wrote her masterpiece: ‘One word at a time.’Doing something extraordinary is like driving in the fog, we can only see the next 100 feet of road, but we trust there’s more, so we keep traveling. Conscious endeavor is knowing what we want and taking action to achieve the goal. There are no shortcuts or secrets, and the road may be long, but along your journey, let Thoreau’s words serve as a reminder, ‘I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.’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