It's Not the Critic Who Counts
An Inspirational post in honor of Presidents Day.
In honor of Presidents Day I thought I’d share one of my favorite quotes from Teddy Roosevelt. I think a lot of people live a life of quiet desperation and as a result live with self-inflicted depression and anxiety. I’ve been there too. May you you find inspiration from this quote as it has inspired me over the years.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Stop playing it small. Jump in. Go after it. Do it poorly if you have to. Try.
Josh Burnett is an individual and couples counselor in Charlotte, NC. He has helped many couples, men and women connect with their faith, values, self and others. His big-heart, depth of understanding, and ability to relate, help his clients feel comfortable to share the hard stuff, heal, and grow.