Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.
~ Shakespeare

We all know that fear holds us back. That wording comes from a negative perspective. But when we ask ourselves, what fears are keeping us from doing more good, we step ahead, and look to see what good is not being done. That's a positive perspective that may be more motivating for some of us.

I saw this quote on today's IAB SmartBrief
"Defeat is simply a signal to press onward."
~ Helen Keller
Some conventional wisdom tells us that when you're defeated, or things are really difficult, that you must be doing something wrong. This quote is a reminder that this is not always the case -- sometimes, it just means you're bucking the trend, and you've got something bigger to look forward to.