Overcoming Challenges

Overcoming challenges is not an easy task for me. I always tend to sell myself short. This week taught me why it’s important to overcome challenges and not give up. When we give up we rob ourselves from achieving our true potential. The readings this week motivated me to not give up, despite how long or hard the journey may be. The one quote that I loved the most from the readings that helped me put this in perspective was the one by President Thomas S. Monson that stated, “in the private sanctuary of one’s own conscience lies that spirit, that determination to cast off the old person and to measure up to the stature of true potential.” This defines that it is only me verses me. It is up to each of us individually to make the sacrifices required to persevere. We each have within us what it takes to master ourselves, and engage ourselves in the path to achieving our true potential.

            Now achieving our goals and maximum potential will not come easy. Jeffrey R. Holland said, “Excellence does not come easily or quickly.” It requires sacrifices, and hard work, but when we overcome these obstacles, we learn and grow.  It is said that the only limitations we have are those we set on ourselves. We have all the necessary tools and information right in front of us it is just a matter of us looking and using them to our advantage.

            This week taught me the importance of not underestimating myself. I have all the necessary tools to succeed, especially the most resourceful help which is Heavenly Father whom I should especially not underestimate. I need to trust in the Lord, and in myself and know that I can do amazing things. This gives me comfort and excitement in moving forward in my entrepreneurial journey.