The Empowering Factor

Lately I have been pondering a lot on how to more effectively enable myself to achieve the great things I know I am capable of.  In terms of success, I would say I have achieved somewhat average to most standards.  I have luckily been able to track my progress from college graduation, to my move to DC, to my incredible (in my opinion) internship, to my first full-time salaried job, and now on to my second job experience.  I have not been immune by any means to hardships along the way, I can assure you there have been many difficult and trying circumstances to overcome.  But I am glad that I can see the slow upward movement toward better things. 

I am a firm believer that we can achieve anything we put our minds to.  I know I stand in my own way when it comes to pursuing my dreams, it is nothing short of a mental challenge, but it's in the action that dreams are achieved, and it's the action itself that I am always intimidated.

Today I watched a short talk that inspired me to "throw down the pom poms and get in the game."  It's empowering to hear the stories of people who have started from the bottom and worked their way to the top.  This particular video talked about "disrupting yourself" in order to open possibilities. 

Watch, learn, and feel empowered!  I know I am currently on an 'empowerment' high , although I think sitting at work eating a square of dark chocolate might be the antithesis to the message this speaker gives :) but I am examining my life to find ways to disrupt myself!