Imposter

I am always amazed at two things. One, is that my friends keep inviting me to hike. And two, that I keep hiking and making it to the top! It doesn’t matter what physical shape I am in, I always panic in my head on the way up and worry I won’t make it. Down is fine. I have already been there! Of course, I can make it back! It’s the starting that I don’t always feel right about. I have to give myself pep talks and distractions along the way. I try not to look back at the view too often so when I do I can tell how far I have come. My friends always seem to think I can make it. They never complain about my slow hiking or scared hiking or the words that come out of my mouth sometimes. I wonder at what point I will think, “Hiking. Duh. I know I can do that!” And actually think that in my head too!

This week in class we talked a lot about business and whether those who are successful have done so because of skill, character, or luck. When polling a group of very successful business people, they were asked the same thing. Did you make it because of skill, character, or luck? Some gave different answers, but in all it seems that it is a combination of the three that really makes you successful! There is so much to worry about and learn in business. What to start, what licenses do you need, what location….. the list is endless. In the end, you are a combination of the three at pretty much anything in life right?

I have skills and experience that give me the ability to climb a mountain. I have the audacity to try even when I am afraid. And I also am lucky enough to have friends who continue to invite me! They must be as crazy as I am!