“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” ~ Colin Powell

The other day I heard a news report that the crown of the Statue of Liberty was now open again for access. Apparently it had been closed since Covid. Instantly, I thought, “I’d like to “walk” to the top of the Statue of Liberty!” Here is what I found out: Accessing the crown requires ascending 20 flights of stairs (357 steps) in a narrow, spiral staircase. ‘Ok,’ I thought, ‘I think I can do that.’

Since there’s no space within this narrow staircase to “pull over” and rest, I thought, I had better prepare. So yesterday I started my prep work by climbing the stairs in my 12 story building. I did it twice and survived—LOL. I’m going to keep doing it until I go in April (reservations are required for this access and April was the first opening). I want to get to the crown, but I also want to prepare for the journey. 

Let’s take a look at Powell’s advice again: preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. What do you want in Q1 of 2023 that can absolutely happen for you because of those three actions? Don’t gloss over this question; really choose something. I just chose something, too. 2023 isn’t going to be great by us reading all these posts, we are going to have to ACT! 

Let’s GO! WE GOT THIS!
Beth
P.S. If you want to hike to the top of the Statue of Liberty, let me know!