Just do it

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NO, this is not a post about footwear. It's a post about why we don't do things sometimes simply because we have a pre-conceived idea on what the outcome will be. For example, why ask a friend out for coffee, they will just say they don't have time. Or why bother writing a letter to an official about a concern, they will just ignore it. 

Why do we do that? Why is it when we have a passionate or strong opinion about something we avoid telling people? Fear of rejection? Fear of not being heard? Both?

I say DO IT ANYWAY. What if you have an idea about something you think would improve the way things are done? What if you have an idea that will bring change to a situation? If you don't speak up, 100% guarantee nothing will happen. BUT, if you do say something, there is a chance you can make a difference.

So, write the letter. Speak up (politely of course). Go ahead and put your idea, or suggestion, or thought out there. Do the hard things. Research what you are passionate about. Connect with others. Be the beginning point of the change you want to see. JUST DO IT! If you don't, you may always wonder "what if"...

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