I'm not sure how many are you are familiar with the Adidas apparel brand, but they have ran an ad campaign that I would argue is one of the best I have ever seen. These ads all correllate with the theme that, "Impossible is Nothing." The ad below, will give you an idea of what I am talking about.
"Some people listen to themselves rather than listening to what others say. These people don'tcome along very often, but when they do, they remind us, that once you set out on a path, even though critics doubt you, it's ok to believe, that there is no can't, won't or impossible. They remind us, that it's OK to believe, impossible...is nothing"
To further this sentiment there is also an ad campaign that furthers the ideals:
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing."
In writing this blog, I hope to echoe these same sentiments that in essence, the concept of impossible is nothing. Well let me rephrase, impossible is something only in the way that it can capitalize on our weaknesses and subsequently limit each and every one of us. As I've mentioned before, the great concept of those not recognizing the "impossibility" of their undertakings were actually the ones able to accomplish the most! Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph and the long-lasting efficient lightbulb, once said that, "If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would truly astound ourselves."
Edison was a man who was probably more familiar with his failures than he was with his succeses. Thanks to Asker, the story goes...."After struggling to develop a viable electric light-bulb for months and months, Thomas Edison was interviewed by a young reporter who boldly asked Mr. Edison if he felt like a failure and if he thought he should just give up by now. Perplexed, Edison replied, "Young man, why would I feel like a failure? And why would I ever give up? I now know definitively over 9,000 ways that an electric light bulb will not work. Success is almost in my grasp." And shortly after that, and over 10,000 attempts, Edison invented the light bulb.
"Some people listen to themselves rather than listening to what others say. These people don'tcome along very often, but when they do, they remind us, that once you set out on a path, even though critics doubt you, it's ok to believe, that there is no can't, won't or impossible. They remind us, that it's OK to believe, impossible...is nothing"
To further this sentiment there is also an ad campaign that furthers the ideals:
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing."
In writing this blog, I hope to echoe these same sentiments that in essence, the concept of impossible is nothing. Well let me rephrase, impossible is something only in the way that it can capitalize on our weaknesses and subsequently limit each and every one of us. As I've mentioned before, the great concept of those not recognizing the "impossibility" of their undertakings were actually the ones able to accomplish the most! Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph and the long-lasting efficient lightbulb, once said that, "If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would truly astound ourselves."
Edison was a man who was probably more familiar with his failures than he was with his succeses. Thanks to Asker, the story goes...."After struggling to develop a viable electric light-bulb for months and months, Thomas Edison was interviewed by a young reporter who boldly asked Mr. Edison if he felt like a failure and if he thought he should just give up by now. Perplexed, Edison replied, "Young man, why would I feel like a failure? And why would I ever give up? I now know definitively over 9,000 ways that an electric light bulb will not work. Success is almost in my grasp." And shortly after that, and over 10,000 attempts, Edison invented the light bulb.
In looking at the record of Edison, is there any reason to doubt the validity of such words? In taking his words one step further, how many more monumental events are we capable of undertaking if we cease to limit ourselves? As I've mentioned, too many times we ask ourselves, there are just way too many things for us to do, 'I'm only one person,' or 'I'll do it later.' Aren't these all examples of limiting our power within us?
Dick and Rick Hoyt are an example of taking the word impossible and throwing it in a trash can. The father and son dynamo have competed together in over 1,000 marathons and triathlons over 27 years, and 5 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championships. Oh yea, Rick Hoyt has cerebral palsy and cannot talk or walk. However, this man graduated from public high school and went on to Boston College, where he earned a degree in special education. Do you think the Hoyt family has any concept of the word impossible? I don't. Here's clip of the duo competing;
For me, to see the capabilties of human achievement can really be refreshing. Maybe the world isn't so crazy after all right? Maybe we are all truly capable of stretching our achievements to places were never thought were imaginable? Maybe there are opportunities out there that are
It's reassuring to know that we are more than capable of achieving success when others would call it 'impossible.' We care more than capable of achievement in fields many could not even dream. The are opportunites out there to find something truly exciting, thrilling, rousing and valuable for ourselves. Finding this challenge out however,can be a potential challenge all in itself. And you better believe that there is something out there that is meant to move us. But is that reason enough to not even try? I can't stress on this attitude enough, that we are the ones that we've been waiting for, and this is our movement! We just have to decide if we're gonna be defined by "small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it." We have to understand that it's OK to believe ,it's OK to fight for change, it's OK to regonize that fire that is burning within each and every one of our souls. It's OK to stand up and say, impossible is nothing.
Dick and Rick Hoyt are an example of taking the word impossible and throwing it in a trash can. The father and son dynamo have competed together in over 1,000 marathons and triathlons over 27 years, and 5 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championships. Oh yea, Rick Hoyt has cerebral palsy and cannot talk or walk. However, this man graduated from public high school and went on to Boston College, where he earned a degree in special education. Do you think the Hoyt family has any concept of the word impossible? I don't. Here's clip of the duo competing;
For me, to see the capabilties of human achievement can really be refreshing. Maybe the world isn't so crazy after all right? Maybe we are all truly capable of stretching our achievements to places were never thought were imaginable? Maybe there are opportunities out there that are
It's reassuring to know that we are more than capable of achieving success when others would call it 'impossible.' We care more than capable of achievement in fields many could not even dream. The are opportunites out there to find something truly exciting, thrilling, rousing and valuable for ourselves. Finding this challenge out however,can be a potential challenge all in itself. And you better believe that there is something out there that is meant to move us. But is that reason enough to not even try? I can't stress on this attitude enough, that we are the ones that we've been waiting for, and this is our movement! We just have to decide if we're gonna be defined by "small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it." We have to understand that it's OK to believe ,it's OK to fight for change, it's OK to regonize that fire that is burning within each and every one of our souls. It's OK to stand up and say, impossible is nothing.
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