I love watching hockey and one of the greatest players (aka The Great One) was Wayne Gretzky. So because it is finally getting colder where I live, I thought a quote by The Great One would be appropriate.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ~Wayne Gretzky
I love this quote because you don’t have to be a hockey player to appreciate the advice. Whether you are an athlete, a writer, an artist, a student, or whatever identity you happen to be inhabiting at the time, it is important to remember that you have to show up and take a chance for anything to happen. Otherwise, you don’t do anything and have already failed. Starting is hard, trying and missing is hard, but it isn’t as hard as the regret of not trying. And, oh my goodness, when you make the goal or reach whatever milestone you have for yourself, you’ll be glad you risked the shot.
I hope you have a fantastic day and remember to be brave and take the shot. 🙂