Never too late….
July 13th, 2010 by Jake
I did a talk at a sports awards evening at a school in Essex last night. Lots of people came and I presented loads of prizes and awards to some lots of really highly achieving kids. What's often really great about these events, is that even though I'm obviously directing my talk to the children, their parents can also be inspired by what I've said. I've lost count of the number of times that a parent or adult has come up to me after a talk and told me how they feel as though they want to find 'their Everest', or that perhaps they already have a passion, yet were afraid to pursue it for whatever reasons.
Ultimately, in the same way that the age range of Everest summiteers stretches from 13 to 78, it shows that you are never too old to try and turn your dreams into a reality. Too often we are made to feel that if we haven't achieved our dreams by a young age, then it's too late. I strongly believe that it's never too late to try something new, or to pursue a dream. As always, your biggest adversary between you and your goals is usually yourself. If you can persuade yourself that something is worth doing, then that's the hardest part. Every journey starts with a single step, and that step could be as simple as waking up one morning and saying 'today's the day!'
I've just receieved an email from a parent in the audience from last night which I think I should share:
You'll never regret the things in life that you do, only the things that you don't do. You also never know what doors will open and what opportunities will appear when you finally make that leap into the unknown. Let's hope that the application all goes smoothly - all the very best of luck!
Ultimately, in the same way that the age range of Everest summiteers stretches from 13 to 78, it shows that you are never too old to try and turn your dreams into a reality. Too often we are made to feel that if we haven't achieved our dreams by a young age, then it's too late. I strongly believe that it's never too late to try something new, or to pursue a dream. As always, your biggest adversary between you and your goals is usually yourself. If you can persuade yourself that something is worth doing, then that's the hardest part. Every journey starts with a single step, and that step could be as simple as waking up one morning and saying 'today's the day!'
I've just receieved an email from a parent in the audience from last night which I think I should share:
Hi Jake
Myself and my three children heard you speak tonight. The
reason I feel moved enough to contact you is that your words were TOTALLY
INSPIRATIONAL to myself and my kiddies. My 14 year old was very impressed and is
planning all sorts of expeditions for the future. My 12 year old is enthused
about joining more sports clubs. You have had a profound effect on me however -
I've been putting off applying to go to uni for at least ten years, and now
because of your words I am actually going to do it... at the grand age of 38!!!
You have inspired me and I am very grateful. Good luck with your future
endeavours.
You'll never regret the things in life that you do, only the things that you don't do. You also never know what doors will open and what opportunities will appear when you finally make that leap into the unknown. Let's hope that the application all goes smoothly - all the very best of luck!
