Just a Girl From Telford

It's surreal, to consider how things could have been so different. To know that our lives are one decision away from something else. 

The option to put one foot in front of the other, in the direction I feel to be right has served me well so far. I've blogged previously around the need to pause on the pursuit, to slow down and enjoy the ride. It's at a point now where I'm overwhelmed in being asked to speak at events, considering the learning and opportunities I've had, looking back trying to piece things back together which is at times difficult to comprehend. Just a girl from Telford. 

Trying to break the story down, I've got 4 points. Similar to the route to climbing Mount Everest, the most important is at base camp to always return to, reaching up to my summit.

1] Figure out what you're passionate about. 

As Roald Dahl said, luke warm is no good. It's not. As the starting point, finding what you enjoy and following that provides a pretty good base and anchor to return to.

2] The People.

Surround yourself with people who want you to be successful, and will help you get there. Networks are so important, I simply wouldn't be where I am without mine. Everyone plays a part, in supporting, challenging, telling you what you don't want to hear and being there for the peaks and troughs. 

3] Take chances.

Say yes. Opportunities present themselves in many different ways. Take them. Make mistakes. Learn from them. As time progresses, we figure out when to say no.. which becomes to be as important as saying yes. What a wonderful paradox. 

4] Enjoy the summit.

It's not about staying there, gloating and bragging. Enjoying where you are, and accepting that there are many more mountains to climb and conquer. Realising your peak and not settling for anything less, then working for more.

I like the idea that we are our own mountains. In finding success we must conquer ourselves. 

Sounds like an adventure worth having.