Just Say Yes!

I am constantly amazed that when you say YES to something that seems quite small and insignificant, it can lead to incredible experiences and the opening of many more doors.

Collette Larsen reminded us of the power of the three words, "Just say YES!"

When I said YES to a simple challenge of raising $800 for charity I had no idea that it would lead to running five half marathons in one year. I had no idea that it would lead to a whole new outlook on life, meeting new people, making special friendships, and the fabulous opportunity of doing the final half marathon lap in the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The half marathon I ran on Sunday 5 October was an opportunity for me to achieve a unique "personal best". This was a personal best not for my fastest time but for my slowest.

I feel proud to say my fifth half marathon was my slowest and took the longest time. Why? You would think that I would get faster. That's true. But sometimes just saying YES involves changing your perspective and goals.

I changed my perspective and slowed down to help another achieve their "personal best". My goal was to ensure that my friend and team mate made it across the line. My friend had said YES to running a half marathon, only eight weeks after major surgery for cancer!

Would you have said YES? How many times have you said "no" because you weren’t sure where it would take you? How many times have you said "no" because you were frightened, cautious and just plain terrified?

Say YES today when you are tempted to say no and see where it takes you. You might be surprised.

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