Act with Boldness

[Guest guest]

Boldness is a necessary part of courage but it must be a boldness

that is based on intelligent assessment of the potential risks and

rewards. The wonderful nature of boldness is that, when it is

properly directed, it builds the habit of courage in the

person who practices it.

Act Boldly in Every Situation...

In my experience dealing with Blindness, my virtue translated into

action leads almost invariably to positive results. This applies to

integrity, persistence, courtesy, love and courage. I've always liked

the advice of an old man to his grandson. " Act boldly and unseen

forces will come to your aid. "

Take a Leap of Faith...

When you are Blind, you have choices too make but perhaps the most

important one obviously is taking a leap of Faith and have the

courage to step out in the face of uncertainty. Every great venture

in the history of man has begun with faith and a

giant leap into the unknown.

A successful blind person are those who are continually stretching

themselves to move out of the comfort zone, to face the fears of

failure and rejection and to move forward in spite of them. Attitude

is one of the most important action you will experience as a blind

person. I faced my blindness with the attitude that I will control

my Blindness and it will not control me.

" Living a successful life is living a life worth remembering "

The mark of a true successful person is no excuses. Just own up to

it. This is how you establish your internal thinking is just own it.

No finger pointing, no blaming anyone for your blindness, just own up

to whatever is in front of you. People will know that you are the go-

to person when it come to blindness. If you intend to Release Your

Brilliance in being successful, then own up to it. It will speak

volumes for you.

Here are a couple of ways to develop greater boldness in your

personal life.

First, just do it! Step out in faith! If you think of some action

that you can take to improve your life, give it a try. You may be

surprised.

Second, when in doubt, act with audacity. Audacity may get you into

trouble but even more audacity will get you out. Go for it!

" Give your best to the task at hand. Someone is always watching how

you handle even the most menial of tasks. There are no small tasks

when it comes to dealing or living as a blind person, but only

opportunities to learn what is necessary to handle larger, more

meaningful things in the future. Make it a point to pursue

whatever is in front of you to the best of your ability because it's

worth the effort and it will always pay off! "

Take Care,

Bernie Holt

CCB Secretary for the Inland Empire

President of the Western Blind Rehabilitation Center Alumni