Everything is figureoutable has been a my mantra for my entire life, starting as a 5 years old child until now, a 35 years old adult, mom, girlfriend, and a student. However, those are not exactly my words, as I used to say: Everything is achievable. My thoughts were that if I work hard enough, long enough, I can achieve whatever I set my mind to.
I like maybe more Marie Forleo’s word: figureoutable. It makes getting things done not such a hard work. Achievable implies more work. So, maybe your brain can get a bit scared of extra work. In reality, the amount of work you put into figuring things out, and achieving them, might be the same. However, figureoutable seems more approachable. So, I’ll stick with this one instead for the next period of time. It takes a little bit of the stress off my shoulders.
Everything is figureoutable is an inspiring book, and if you have the time, I totally recommend you give it a try. No, I will rephrase that. You should find the time to read it. Not if. Strike that. Meanwhile, here are some of my favorite quotes from the book, which I found inspiring, and I used (and still using) to shape my own life.
“Are you ready?” Klaus asked finally.
“No, ” Sunny answered.
“Me neither,” Violet said, “but if we wait until we’re ready we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.”
Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator
I started to this quote, because this one speaks to my heart so badly. I find myself in this so much. How about you? Have you ever said: “I can’t do this right now, because I am not thin enough, not smart enough, I don’t know that much yet, I need to read more, I need to study more, I need to exercise more … I am not ready.” I, for one, know that I said that many many times in the past, and the truth is that I say it even now sometimes. Although I know better by now, and I knew that for some time now, changing your mindset, is a process, and a process takes time. I’ll print those words on a piece of paper and hand it on my bedroom’s wall. I need to see it everyday.
If I wait until I am ready, I will be waiting for the rest of my live.
Me, or whoever wants to commit to this. It can be you saying that, and you should.
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