"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying"

-Michael Jordan. Finding an excuse not to do something is easy. You don’t want to fail or let others down, and it’s easier to let others take charge. But to not attempt to try is cowardly. It shows a lack of confidence in yourself and that you’re used to staying the same. How do you know that something isn’t achievable if you don’t try? How will others think if you’re not willing to have a go? Will they be likely to rely on you in the future? Of course, there’s always a risk involved. What are the consequences if the task isn’t completed? And if you don’t achieve the task, you can use it as a learning process. But standing by without taking any action removes yourself from any involvement with the task, and others may see an opportunity to assert dominance over you. It’s time to move forward. You just might surprise yourself.