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And there's so much wisdom in that fact.
But if you find yourself in your own we're here moment, and you too realize that you don't have a choice...
It can be all you can muster to move ahead.
And it can be all but impossible to do it without doubt.
So that begs the question, what's the purpose of doubt?
Why do we doubt in the first place?
Psychologists would tell us that doubt is, at its core, a self-protection mechanism.
You hoping to make that elite sports team, but you doubt if you'll be picked.
That's doubt trying to lower your expectations, protecting your mental health in the event that you do fail.
Or maybe you applied to your dream school or your dream job.
As much as you want it, you refuse to allow yourself even for a moment to think about what might happen if it worked out in your favor.
That's doubt, once again, stepping in to try to soften the fall and protect you.
But for Sarah, she'd had massive dreams from the day she was just a tiny little peewee hockey player in Chicago.
She wasn't just comfortable in chasing down things like a full ride D1 scholarship even, and eventually a place on the Olympic team because she was seeking safety of doubt.
No way.
Her dad shared an incredible truth that helped empower her to continue having huge dreams.
Doubt is not gonna help.
And honestly, I love it.
I respect it.
Take big swings.