Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough?
I remember years ago when I was the fitness coordinator for a large organization a gentleman who was an out of town employee would use our corporate gym when he was in town for business. His name was Mike…I remember what he looks like vaguely. His last name escapes me right now, but it’s not important.
After his first visit he came back a couple of years later for work and seemed shocked to still see me working there. He said straight out “I thought you would’ve moved on by now”.
Sting. Ouch.
I was in my mid-twenties at this point and absolutely loved what I did for a living in helping people reach their fitness and health goals.
This individual clearly saw me and my role as “fluff” or meaningless work which is not uncommon unfortunately within the fitness industry.
I was really taken aback and hurt and clearly, after close to 20 years still to this day, remember how it made me feel.
I continued on my path but felt I had to prove my worth and enrolled to take my MBA shortly thereafter. I thought “I’ll show people that I’m no dummy”.
I got fantastic grades within the MBA program but never did complete it due to the circumstances of having two children during the program and going through a divorce.
What I’ve realized however over the years is that I’m not perfect and that’s okay.
We are humans, we struggle, we all have our own stories and our pasts and our individual journeys. Some people are going to always be smarter than you, better looking, more successful, the list goes on.
The key is to come to terms with your own personal journey… your passion and your purpose, and keep striving to move forward to be the best YOU that you can be.
I feel blessed that I have always lived and had the fortune to work my passion so I’ve never felt as though I have worked a day in my life. I love what I do, I love seeing my clients succeed, and I’m darn proud of my accomplishments and you should be proud of yours too.
Don’t let anyone’s comments or opinions define you… do what you love and love what you do!
Kathryn
xo
