Yes indeed, as the title of this post indicates, Billie Jean King quote will be the last of a long series. Before exploring further these inspiring words, I own you a quick explanation because it’s been over 9 month since my last blog post….
9 months….
That’s quite a well-earned break which has somehow turned into a lengthily absence. I was busy with a long-term consulting mission, which I’m totally grateful for, because it’s help me figure out the difference between what I don’t want anymore a unfulfilling well paid job, and what I want a rewarding business that is a blessing for others.
At first, I had thought of writing a single post announcing my decision not to publish in English anymore, then I’ve understood that after such a long relationship between us, it was a very brutal end. That’s the reason, in addition to this one, there will be two last articles.
Now back to Billie Jean King’s quote
« Be bold. If you’re going to make an error, make a doozy, and don’t be afraid to hit the ball. »
Here is the mean reason why I believe in the value of being bold : Clarifying purpose and life priorities. Indeed, when an unexpected diagnosis occurred to me, I had chosen boldness and see the bottle half full in spite of circumstances and medical advice. I chose to leave to the Universe what did not depend on me, and to focus on what I could do. That leads me to ask myself what was important to me, what I would do with my life when I heal. Setting my life priorities definitely helped me persevere and give a reason to persist through difficult times. Officially I am in remission and I still have regular checks to make until 2018, and I keep this boldness mode in my decision-making : every 100 days I set myself small goals to take me a step closer to where I want to be, its forces me to make decisions quickly, even if they need revisions later.
We all experience our fair share of setbacks and disappointments in life, and I’ve found that deciding to be bold empowers me, I feel better, I make more stong decisions and enjoy every single day as a blessing. Being bold has helped me increase my knowledge using those many waiting hours to learn something new, celebrate every accomplishment around the road even the small one, reinforce my belief to nurture my dreams and aspirations.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments on this, you know I appreciate it !
You should write a book on the art to cultivate a very healthy « Bold » attitude.
Well maybe, thank for the idea Allison !
Let’s face it, being bold is a state of mind that comes with a good self esteem. I’m glad you made the good choice.
Apparently we agree on this Christian.
Is it more important to be bold or to be practical and strategic ? Still I like your article. I will miss those.
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Good question Xavier, it’s up to you to evaluate what is best according to the situation and your goal, in my opinion…. I’m glad you appreciate it !! See you dear !!
Your post really resonates with me. 2016 was another rough year for me and I really had to change some of my belief systems and be bold in certain aera. I’m looking forward to 2017 and I’m glad we start the challenge. Happy new Year top to you and best of everything !
You are totally killing it my dear Dolores !
Great champion I know because of you. Activist and Innovator yes but I think the battle of the sexes was a fake. I don’t if you do also that, I use the 4 D to help me make fast decisions and be bold when necessary. I finish in italian it’s better. Un augurio speciale a te cara, che il tuo 2017 sia tutto cio’ che vuoi! Noi che ti amiamo tantissimo saremo sempre con te. Un abbraccio
Giovi you will always impress me with you universal knowledge, thank you so much for the support and love, sending them all back double to you…
Boldness comes with acting, taking risks, I agree with you. There are some practical things one can implement to make it even more effective.
Yes Philippe and you know what you are taliking about ! see you dear !
Thanks so much for sharing this story with us, it’s full of insights.
You are much welcome Charles !
billie jean is not my lover tu arrêtes l’anglais Sérieux ? C’est pas que çà m’ennuie vu que je ne le cause pas mais c’était plutôt cool de se forcer à les lire. Tant pis. Grace à toi je sais que Bilie Jean c’est pas qu’un mega tube du roi de la Pop. 😊
Mon zilou tu es toujours une pause de simplicité rafraîchissante ! Merci pour la visite et de nous avoir épargné les blagues limites !!!
Love thoses oldies but goodies. Make your choice Grace.
Advice to follow : fortune favors the bold »
Something to avoid : To bite off more than one can chew
Wow finally this proverb is sucessfull around here, love the value you bring to me Jacques-Henri !
It’s not that much in our culture to be that bold but I try to. Happy New Years and thank you so much for everything and for making my year much brighter!’
Keep the light with you Dominique, you are stronger and bolder than you think my dearest !