Friends will push you to edge

You don’t need our sympathy. I have no doubt that if you have always felt that it is risky to speak before a crowd and that your knees will shake (I will not be surprised to experience that again!), and that you may forget your lines–for most people do. But then sympathizing and coddling will only magnify your weakness.

You will win when we help you to edge.

You want to swim. Either you jump to the water, or we your friends will push you. Get wet. You will not die. You will learn how to swim.

You want to fly. Either you jump, or we push you to edge. Buth then fly you must. Feel the air beneath you and your paraglider. Fly.

You want to speak. We know that you are afraid. We’ve been there. We are no children. Children don’t fear doing something for the first time. Adults do. But you have a world to share. Don’t let your fear cheat us. Speak. Push yourelf to the edge!

Jef Menguin

Jef Menguin facilitates people skills seminars and teambuilding and leadership workshops in Metro Manila, Philippines. Visit his website at http://jefmenguin.com to learn more about his seminars.