Training in Tagaytay

I can do hard things! 

For weeks I have been thinking about what to name my presentation and went back and forth thinking of a few ideas that would pop into my head and wrote them down. They were themes like: Finding your passion, learn to be strong, Excel, Dream big, Don't give up, Deliver more than expected, start today, inspire others, show courage, speak the truth, Etc. 

One day, finally I came up with the theme; "I can do hard things" showing Nixon's picture he took of his brother Beckett climbing a tree which won best photo from his school, the District and State. "I can do hard things" was the tittle of his photo. In my presentation I introduced our family one by one and gave them the following handout. 

I came across an article called Hard Things You’ll Have To Do To Be Successful. When I read each item, I could clearly think of examples in Daniel’s life where this would have applied and I am sure you can also think of situations where this might also apply to you.  

 Here are a few of them:

* You have to make the call you’re afraid to make.

* You have to get up earlier than you want to get up.

* You have to give more than you get in return right away.

* You have to care more about others than they care about you.

* You have to feel unsure and insecure when playing it safe seems smarter.

* You have to lead when no one else is following you yet.

* You have to invest in yourself even though no one else is.

* You have to deliver results when making excuses is an option.

* You have to search for your own explanations even when you’re told to accept the “facts”.

* You have to love others and believe the best even when you’re wrong sometimes.

* You have to try and fail and try again.

* You have to run faster even though you’re out of breath.

* You have to be kind to people who have been cruel to you.

* You have to meet deadlines that are unreasonable and deliver results that are unparalleled.

* You have to be accountable for your actions even when things go wrong.

* You have to keep moving towards where you want to be no matter what’s in front of you.

I have learned that doing hard things is absolutely necessary to succeed. Is going that extra mile, doing what is not even required. But you’ll find that it’s because you did the hard things that you truly appreciate the reward. Don’t fear the hard things. Tackle them and move forward.

Veronica Almeida 

Yes, we can all do hard things and like Nixon explained even when you fail, you can try again. 

Con amor,

Vero