If you think you can’t – you can’t.

Some of us may have read about this thinking business whereby if you think you can, then indeed you can. And vice versa.

How many of us can recall key examples of this in action?

Personally, I find real life examples inspiring and helpful. Especially if accompanied by images and a good background personal account.

So many of us feel sorry for ourselves – we complain (at least silently) at the slightest irritation or problem. We worry about what others think of us. We think stuff is just sooooo hard or difficult. We long for Friday.

To help us gain some perspective (a grip on truth and reality) we need to study the lives of those who truly have got something they could complain about, but don’t.

One such is former paratrooper Alistair Hodgson.

Have a read of this:

Reach for the sky: Paratrooper who lost his legs competes for Britain as one of the world’s best skydivers

I quote:

The 39-year-old is the British National Freestyle Skydiving Champion and in August will compete against able-bodied sportsmen and women for the world title.

When I come across someone truly inspiring I often do additional research. Accordingly, I came across this article:

Alistair Hodgson – Overcoming Obstacles

And again, I quote:

I asked him if he had one piece of knowledge to impart to his fellow skydivers, what would that be? He said: “If you think you can’t do something, you’re right, you can’t! Can’t isn’t something that I recognize in my vocabulary.”

What do you think about the obstacles and problems in your life?

You can.

What Manner Of Men Are These, That Wear The Maroon Beret?

They are firstly all volunteers and are toughened by physical training. As a result they have infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from well-being. They have ‘jumped’ from the air and by doing so have conquered fear.

Their duty lies in the van of the battle. They are proud of this honour. They have the highest standards in all things whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all peace time duties. They are in fact – men apart – every man an emperor.

Of all the factors, which make for success in battle, the spirit of the warrior is the most decisive. That spirit will be found in full measure in the men who wear the maroon beret.

Field Marshall The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

What kind of person are you?

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