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The Audacity of Hope
audacity: insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional (source: wiktionary.org)
hope: a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one’s life. Hope implies a certain amount of perseverance — i.e., believing that a positive outcome is possible even when there is some evidence to the contrary (source: wikipedia.org)
I love the title of President Obama’s book, The Audacity of Hope. Haven’t we all heard or said, “the audacity of ____, who does he think he is; he’s got a lot of nerve.” We usually think of audacity with a negative connotation. This also makes the book title so interesting. To put hope, such a positive word, with audacity gives hope a little bit of sassiness or spunk. It gives hope an attitude. The audacity of hope is that hope believes that no matter what your circumstances look like right now they can get better. The nerve of hope to believe that out of this economic crisis will be birthed businesses and our country will come out better on the other side of it. The nerve of hope to believe a person can fail his or her way to success.
The economy was the primary concern for the majority of Americans for this year’s election. I’m sure with this concern comes worry and anxiety regarding the future of our careers. Maybe you’re reading this and you are in need of some hope, some inspiration to believe the dreams in your heart won’t remain dreams, but will become realities. I dare you to be bold enough – to have the fearlessness to dream again – to believe in the possibility that you can live a Good Life regardless of the economy. Be audacious – dare to break out and begin living the Good Life that’s been prearranged for you.
As great as hope is it’s going to take more than hope to see the fulfillment of your dreams. You have to put some action behind it. What is one thing you can do TODAY that will move you closer to your dreams? When that one thing is done, what is another thing?
I have the audacity to believe this career guide, the newsletter, the videos, the career kit and the many other services and products that will be published by Good Life Diva has the ability to empower you to live your working life on your terms. Please, leave me a comment letting me know one thing you will do TODAY that will move you closer to your dream of a fulfilling career or starting your own business.
You are right that title is very interesting and puts a different spin on things. I hope your site works out as well. I have no problems with hope. I hope everyday for things because I believe that my hopes will come to me as long as I am obiedient, have faith and its what is in Gods plan for me.
It was nice to sit and chat with you at Bloggy Boot Camp. I look forward to reading more.