Do you ever wonder how those people like Steve Case, Chris Hughes, Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Ted Leonsis – innovators, got their start? Say you had an idea that you think really could take off or you have come across something that you really think could be useful.  All these thoughts go through your head:

Where do you start? Are you the right person to do this? Is this too big for me?  I’m just a suburbanite, mid level professional…

I have lately been trying to change how I talk to myself about things…Why not me?  I am the right person to do this..I can handle big things. I am worth good things happening to me.I am worth it, whatever it is.

Those innovators and leaders are inspiring but they don’t necessarily have anything that I don’t possess or have the ability to possess if I want it bad enough. Focus, determination, commitment, talent and a bit of luck go a long way. All qualities I know I am capable of  –we all are. You can get yourself in shape, you can be the next innovator, you can be the next leader, you can be a better friend, spouse, parent, sibling, you can be the next <fill in the blank>.

So I ask you – Why not You!!!??