Daily Gratitude: What if you were to focus on the “overcomers” instead of the thing needing overcoming? How different would your outlook be? It might take a little more effort but wouldn’t it be worth it in the long run? I think so. Instead of thinking how insurmountable a mountain is, I’d rather concentrate on those people who have actually reached the summit…or even those who have tried. At least they got off their butts and got out there to attempt it. They didn’t just sit around lamenting the fact that the mountain “is really hard to climb”. It’s a mountain after all and they are all hard to climb. Some more than others. But you’ll never know anything about it unless you investigate and what better to investigate than the ones who’ve actually been on that mountain. With the internet now, you should be able to find someone who has done something at least similar to what you want to do. Stop saying “i can’t” or “it’s too hard”. Even if you don’t want to do that thing yourself, you may be able to learn a lot from someone who has done it. I learn a lot from the 314 mile race across Tennessee. Do I have to wait a year each time before I can apply what I learned? No. Much of what i learned is applicable to life in general so I can use that knowledge every day. Flip the switch. Next time you say that something is too hard, immediately stop yourself and ask “I wonder who’s done this”. And go online and find out! It will change your outlook on everything.