Vision is perhaps our greatest strength.. it has kept us alive to the power and continuity of thought through the centuries, it makes us peer into the future and lends shape to the unknown. Li Ka-shing

“I can’t”.

“It’s impossible”.

“I am disabled”.

“I have brain damage”.

“My spasticity makes [X] impossible”.

I could make a list three stories high of why a person with a neurologic injury should settle. I didn’t learn this from a textbook, but from people who are living with neurologic injuries.  Sadly, this seed was most likely planted by a “well meaning” medical professional. But that is a can of worms for another day.

And every time I hear a self-limiting statement, my curiosity antenna rises to peak transmission capabilities.

Why, how, and……if then……..?.?.?

Here is the reality. In most cases the above statements are accurate. Yes, the people I work with come to me because they “can’t” do something. For most of the eyes on this post, that is you.

The people I work with are “disabled” (lacking the ability to perform life skills).

And yes, this is due to some sort of “damage” to the neurologic system.

But here is the interesting thing. I have seen an equal amount of people (if not more) that have proven these statements wrong.

So what’s the difference?

And, more importantly, how do you position yourself on the other end of the bell curve?

VISION.

You see, some people focus on the problem. And others spend more time focusing on the destination.

Those who focus on the destination have set in motion the wheels of desire to develop a plan.

Creating a “plan”, is the fuel that gets you out of bed in the morning (to execute said plan).

Taking action (even small action), gives more fuel to the forward momentum toward progress.

But, I would be a fool not to mention that there will be setbacks. Days where there is no progress. Workouts where it seems you are going backward.

And here is where the real magic is found.

It comes back to vision.

Where are your eyes? Where are you focused? This is the place that separates the “outliers”. Those who continue to move 1% closer, from those who don’t.

“Vision is perhaps our greatest strength… it has kept us alive to the power and continuity of thought through the centuries, it makes us peer into the future and lends shape to the unknown” 

So, what is your vision? Do you have a clear goal? Can you visualize it?

Next and equally important, what is your “why”?

You see, your “why” will shed light on the “way”.

Do you know your way?

What steps can you take to step out of your comfort zone (focusing on the problem), and have the courage to set a destination (a clear, maybe seemingly impossible, goal)?