Dan WillisChief Inspiration Officer (CIO), Speak Out Media · Starting into the next chapter!

Take the shot. #dothingsyoudontwanttodo #mentalhealth #motivation

21 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief motivational monologue, the speaker argues that self‑imposed lies and external discouragement are the primary obstacles to personal growth. By dismissing thoughts like “I can’t do that” and ignoring others’ opinions, the speaker urges listeners to follow their passion—whether it’s a new skill, relationship, job, or hobby—and simply “take the shot.” The core message is that outcomes are unknown until one tries, and only by acting can one discover what’s possible.

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It's that easy. If you want to learn new skills, if you want to grow, if you want to become somebody new, oftentimes the lies that we end up telling ourselves are the things that are holding us back the most. Oh, I can't do that. I'm not great at that. I— people tell me that I shouldn't do that, or I should go do this thing even though that's not what I want to do. Forget all of that. Forget it. If you have a passion, if you have a desire to go and pursue something, a new skill, a new relationship, a new job, a new Yeah. And if you're thinking about starting a new hobby, a new— just give it a shot. Go do it. Nobody out there can tell you whether or not it's gonna work out. You don't even know until you give it a shot yourself. Take the shot.