How many of you have heard the phrase "I'm not good enough"?
I'm guessing tons of you have.
This is one line that gets me raging and so mad that I barely think when I scream the next few words in my head though a reply to that person.

Why do you keep saying that you are not good enough?
Who said that you are not good enough?

Of all those times that you have told yourself that you are not good enough, may I ask, has anyone ever agreed to it? Has anyone ever said that you aren't?
Chances are, people tend to reply saying that you are worthy of it all and that you're just over thinking.
Truth is, they're probably right.

What makes you think that someone is better than you? Having a low-self esteem.
What makes you feel that you're not good enough? Insecurity.

If you know you're any of the above, you have to change.
Having a low self-esteem does not help anything and neither does being insecure.

Never ever say that you're not good enough.

Who said so? Who said you're not good enough? Who told you? Where did you even get the idea? It is the most stupid excuse to give somebody despite whatever period or though phase you are going through. However, if someone has indeed told you that you are not good enough, always remember that that person is the one inferior to have looked down on you. Only you know what is enough for yourself.

Have you ever asked yourself-What is good enough? Who sets the standards? Who are you even comparing yourself to? Why should you compare yourself to someone? If you say you are not good enough, well then tell me, WHO is good enough? What is enough to you?

Most of the time people say this when they lose hope in something, to make themselves feel less worthy of it, which makes it much easier to give it up if you actually think about it. If you feel you are deserving of something, won't you fight for it? Agreed? If you don't think you're worthy of it, chances are you'll find ways to lose it eventually, yes?

There is always someone better, someone prettier, someone smarter (all of which are in your own opinion), but there is only one of you.
Why do you want to be good enough? If everyone is enough of something, won't everyone be the same? And if everyone is the same, you'll have to settle for the same thing someone else is settling for. Be happy, feel lucky, you are different.

Your differences set you apart, they don't make you inferior.
Never say you're not good enough.
Don't compare yourself to anyone else, you are your own person.

Anchal

Here's a video on First Position, the trailer of a documentary.

It's clear that the style of it is Ballet, but do watch it. I'm sure you'll have goosebumps and such overflowing motivation to fight for what you love to do to be the best.

Many people do the same thing; many people do it well; many people have won.
But in one competition, there is only one winner. In one showcase, only a few get noticed.

What do you have to do as one that does not stand out, to make your way to the spotlight?
What are you going to sacrifice to earn that few minutes of appreciation?
Are you going to make all that sacrifices? Is this what you live for?

I've always asked myself that.
Why dance? It is almost the only sport that is not a full time career and it does not give you anything in return. Dance is the reason why I've been able to let go of all the things that hurt me before. It was the only way that chose me, not that I chose it, to let go of all my fears, break down my barrier and move to the front line.

How many of you are daring enough to say you want to be the lead?
How many of you are bold enough to say you will train to be the better than the best?
How many of you are courageous enough to make it happen?

Ask yourself that. And if you know that you want something so bad, you are willing to give up every little piece of freedom that life has to offer you, I say go for it.
How many blessings has God given us to love something with all your heart and be ever so ready to make sacrifices? Not many I must say.

It's a really short video, but a really inspirational one.
If you are a dancer, keep pushing because I will too.
If you aren't a dancer, keep on doing what you makes you happy.

To my readers reading my post tonight,
always be inspired, and you will be ever ready and open minded to learn.

Anchal