See Also:
Life Lesson #63 – Do What You Must Do
Life Lesson #47 – Take Charge of Your Life
Life Lesson #15 – Get a Get-it-Done Attitude
The Wright Brothers Story
Several years ago, I took on the project of rebuilding an old van, and occasionally a good friend would stop by and help. One day he said something to me—in fact, it was something he yelled at me that I have never forgotten.
You see, there was a large hole near the top of the van that I worried about…a lot. I dreaded having to deal with it. My friend was so tired of hearing me complain about it that he finally exploded and said, “Stop making such a big deal out of it, and just do it!” Well, after I picked my feelings up off the ground, I realized how right he was.
Worrying over problems and obstacles, when a little creative thinking would easily solve them, can rob us of time and growth. So the next time something looks like a big deal to you, just put yourself in gear and go get it done! It really works!
– Jim Lord