Fearless is a compilation of inspirational and personal answers to the question: “What would I do if I weren’t afraid?” The answers are written in the form of essays. I thought today was a good day to share with you a reading snack. Below is an excerpt from the fourth essay of the book.
Chapter 4: I Would take Charge of my Life
“When I took the decision to leave my job and take a year to focus on finishing this book, I felt in control of my life. To me, feeling in control and taking charge differ in meaning. I have always seen control as more linked to making a specific decision, with taking charge being more related to the actual commitment of executing the decision.
I believe an example might clarify this self-defined concept better. When I decided to run a marathon, I felt in control. I was controlling my running journey. I remember saying out loud to myself, family, and friends, “I will do a marathon as my next running goal.” Taking the decision was scary, saying it out loud even more. However, making the decision was just the first and most natural step. The commitment to training, to run five to six times a week for 16 weeks, waking up earlier, changing or canceling plans to accommodate the weekend long runs, feeling exhausted—those were the hardest parts.
Taking charge of my life, to me, means not just having control by choosing a specific decision but the real commitment to the process that will make a choice a reality. And not just a simple reality—the best possible reality within the framework of that decision. In other words, not just doing it for the sake of doing it or, worse, doing it half-assed. On the contrary, it means committing to the process with the strongest intent, profound will, focus, and yes, excellency. (…)”
I was having a tough day, letting overthinking and anxiety get the best of me. I needed something to zap me out of it, and writing and sharing always help me. Let me know what you think.
Health and positive vibes always,
M.
Em and the Shelf 
“it means committing to the process with the strongest intent, profound will, focus, and yes, excellency. (…)”. Mi marathon es la Medicina. Es algo que voy a tener en mente cada vez que tenga miedo, ansiedad, cansancio o pensamientos negativos de rendirme. Me encanto!
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Que buena reflexion! Si, a veces hay decisiones que nos cambian la vida pero creo que la verdadera transformacion esta en el proceso que nos lleva a cumplirla.
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Inspiring Marce! Thank you for sharing. God bless you always
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