Question and Thought for the Day January 21, 2025

Question of the Day

What’s something you’ve told yourself you can’t do?

Thought of the Day

If you hear a voice within you say ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

Vincent Van Gogh

Silence the Voice of Doubt

Thought of the Day:

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” — Vincent Van Gogh

Have you ever noticed how the loudest critic in your life often lives in your own mind? That sneaky little voice loves to pop up at the worst possible times, whispering—or shouting—that you can’t do something. It’s relentless, persuasive, and oh-so-convincing. But here’s the thing: it’s also a liar.

Van Gogh had every reason to doubt himself. He faced rejection, poverty, and even outright ridicule. Yet, instead of crumbling under the weight of those internal and external voices, he chose to paint. And in doing so, he didn’t just silence the doubts; he created masterpieces that the world still admires.

The key isn’t waiting for the doubts to go away. They won’t. The key is action. Whatever “paint” looks like for you—whether it’s starting a project, learning a skill, or just trying something new—pick up the metaphorical brush and start. The voice inside you may scream at first, but with every stroke, it will grow quieter.

The doubts will fade, not because they disappear, but because you’ll prove them wrong. And along the way, you might just create something extraordinary.

Question of the Day:

What’s something you’ve told yourself you can’t do?

Let’s have some real talk in the comments. What’s the thing you’ve wanted to do but convinced yourself you’re not good enough for? And what’s stopping you from picking up the brush today?