Today’s Thought of the Day and Question of the Day come together like a daring dance—a reminder that moving forward often requires boldness, and maybe a touch of charm. Let’s see how far we’re willing to go, and whether we’re likable enough to bring people along for the ride.
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Thought of the Day:
“The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.” — Dale Carnegie
This line always hits home for me. It’s like a call to arms for anyone who’s tired of feeling stuck. We all want to go farther—whether it’s in our careers, relationships, or even our personal growth. But the tricky part? It’s the “willing to do and dare” part that makes the difference.
I’ve seen this in my own life. By nature, I am a cautious person. I hardly ever take risks, at least not risks that haven’t been highly considered. I play it safe, only doing what is expected. When considering this post, I can clearly see the moments when I dared greatly, like applying for the job I had no business getting or asking my now wife out for the first time(they had to rewrite the employee handbook because of that one), those were the time when I went the furthest.
If you’re stuck in the same spot, ask yourself: what’s one small dare you could take today? It doesn’t have to be huge, but it has to be something. That’s how you keep going… and growing.
Question of the Day:
Are you likable?
This question feels a little loaded, doesn’t it? Like it’s one of those questions that seems simple, but actually takes you down a rabbit hole of self-reflection.
I want to be likable, however, I can very easily be unlikable.
Most of us want to be likable.(I think only sociopaths and psychopaths don’t cate) But I’ve also learned that being likable isn’t about trying to please everyone, it’s about showing up with respect as yourself. I’ve had times when I tried to be “the nice guy,” bending over backwards for people. And you know what? It eventually screwed me.
Now, I’d rather be respected for who I am than liked for something I’m not. That’s not to say we shouldn’t be kind, or polite, or caring—but we shouldn’t contort ourselves to fit someone else’s idea of likable.
So, ask yourself: Are you likable because you’re real? Or are you likable because you’re afraid not to be? It’s a tough question, but an important one.
Final thoughts:
The Thought of the Day and Question of the Day today challenge us to be daring and authentic. If you’re willing to do and dare, you might be surprised how far you can go. And if you’re willing to be real, you might be surprised who likes you most of all.
Leave a comment below: What’s the boldest thing you’ve done lately? And… do you think you’re likable?
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