In this week’s Zoom session, Lori asked if we felt minimized in the shadow of others who we perceive as wonderful or amazing. This brought to mind a statement I have often said laughingly after experiencing a less-than-genius individual’s work.
“If they can do it, I KNOW I can do it!”
The digital court reporter who can’t figure out how to take notes and has more question marks than helpful information — if she can pass the exam to be a digital court reporter, I KNOW I can!
The creator who can’t spell or figure out correct punctuation — if they can successfully publish patterns and create a training course, I KNOW I can!
The stenographic court reporter whose strokes are so sloppy that I have to fill in the transcription when I’m supposed to be scoping — if she can write 240 words per minute and pass the stenographic court reporter exam, I KNOW I can!
There is a line that circulates sometimes: “You had one job!” Photographs with this caption show some hilarious situation where someone did the opposite of a SAP and the results are obvious to anyone observing.
Rather than allowing myself to feel timid, unworthy, or incapable, I choose to look at the world and the people in it, and say, “If they can do that, I KNOW I can do it!” Not only can I do it, but I will do it with a standard of excellence and perfection.
You are one of Nature’s greatest miracles. Believe!
What a powerful shift in perspective Darnelle! Instead of shrinking back, you’re using what you see as proof of your own capability—and that’s true confidence. 🙌
Keep holding that standard of excellence; with your awareness and determination, you can rise even higher.
Excellent! And then you are an example to others who think “If Darnelle can do it, so can I.” Except you are doing it to a high standard:)