PERSERVERE

Lately in life, I try to make a conscious effort to keep moving forward.  To improve myself.  This includes doing things outside of my comfort zone.  For some reason, at this age I have the notion that I can't get better at anything.  Can't become a better skiier, won't be able to run faster, etc.  But thru a professional organization I belong to, I've had the opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone.  And I might just be proving myself wrong.  

I've had the opportunity to travel to conferences attended by hundreds of women.  Rather than "work the crowd" I would prefer to crawl in a corner.  So getting to feel comfortable talking to people you don't know at all has taken some practice.  It just feels like sorority rush to me.  But I am getting better at it.

I also have to introduce our monthly events {I'm the president of our local chapter}.  Public speaking - yikes for sure.  At first this was so nerve racking.  Reading off the script but trying not to.  Trying to make eye contract, getting over hearing your own voice.  This definitely takes some getting used to and most certainly practice.  But I think I am getting better at this as well {and maybe even enjoying it}. 

I love the reality show The Amazing Race.  For me, this show is all about perserverance.  You just need to keep on trying.  Keep moving forward.  Hard work does pay off even if you don't necessarily win.     

Tracy

"Character consists of what you do on

the third and fourth tries." 

James Michener