History is filled with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas, plans, and projects of others could never be achieved. However, accomplishment came to those who said, "I can make it happen." The Italian sculptor Agostino d'Antonio worked diligently on a large piece of marble. Unable to produce his desired masterpiece, he lamented, "I can do nothing with it." Other sculptors also worked this difficult piece of marble, but to no avail. Michelangelo discovered the stone and visualized the possibilities in it. His "I-can-make-it-happen" attitude resulted in one of the world's masterpieces - David. The experts of Spain concluded that Columbus's plans to discover a new and shorter route

The following true story captured my heart. It happened several years ago in the Paris opera house. A famous singer had been contracted to sing, and ticket sales were booming. In fact, the night of the concert found the house packed and every ticket sold. The feeling of anticipation and excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your enthusiastic support. I am afraid that due to illness, the man whom you've all come to hear will not be performing tonight. However, we have found a suitable substitute we hope will provide you with comparable entertainment." The crowd groaned in disappointment and failed to hear the announcer men

We hear it all the time from our kids and others around us… I don’t wanna eat this I don’t wanna do this I don’t wanna go there…… It’s a world of I don’t wanna. We need to also ask ourselves, what are we saying? I don’t wanna make those calls I don’t wanna exercise I don’t wanna pull those reports Its ok to not want to do something, it is normal. But what we focus on expands –do you want more of the “ I don’t wanna’s”? This week lets change our language to what we DO want to focus on. Let’s focus on what we want: I want success I want to be in control of my time I want to be healthy and fit If we only focus on what we don’t want, all we will get is more of the same. Yes to get what we w