The Power of Yes!

Yes, I will marry you…
Yes, you are hired…
Yes, I need you…
Yes, you have been approved…
Yes, you are moving on…
Yes, you have what it takes!

There is something powerful, uplifting and encouraging when someone says the word yes to us. When you hear the word yes, how does it make you feel?
Recently, my wife and I were watching the new show “The XFactor,” the new singing competition. During the course of the audition, there was a women about 42 who took the stage. However, prior to singing she was interviewed and asked about her background and her road to “The XFactor.” She told her story of being a single mom, and making a poor choice in a man that abused her both physically and emotionally. She said he would tell her she was too old to be a singer, and that she should give up on her dream. She expressed that she started to believe him and almost gave up. Then along came “The XFactor,” and her once in a life time opportunity.

She was then introduced, the crowd clapped and then it got quiet. She took a deep breath, the music started and she began to sing the song “Natural Woman.”

Her voice was beautiful, powerful and strong. It was filled with the emotion of being told that she was too old and that she would never amount to anything. Towards the end of the song, her eyes filled with tears, and as she hit the final note and held it, the audience went wild and gave her a standing ovation, and then the four judges joined them.

Each of the judges gave their critique. Then it was time to vote on whether she would move on… Judge one said YES!, Judge two said YES!, Judge three said YES! and then Judge four, Simon Cowell, looked back over his shoulder at the audience and said “4,304 Yeses”. At that she was overcome with emotion and walked off the stage to her children.

All of us have gone through tough times in our lives when we felt all alone. We felt a sense of inadequacy. Those feelings may have come as a result of someone doubting our abilities, or naysayers who tell us that we cannot do it, we are no good, we are too old and do not have what it takes to succeed.
Life is full of opportunities and we have to have our eyes and ears open to them. We must never doubt our abilities or give up on our hopes and dreams based on what others may say, especially those who do not have out best interest at heart.

Instead of giving in to the No-sayers, keep focused on your dreams and be patient, the YES, may be a word away!

Remember: YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!