"Begin it"
Rack-fabricator extraordinaire Alistair sent me this quote a while back, when I was wavering, confidence-wise, in my ability to build a porteur rack during my week off. I really appreciated these words, and have been meaning to share them for some time...
Thanks again Alistair!!!
Until you are committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, ineffectiveness. It is true: the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves. All sorts of things begin to happen to help you that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from that decision, raising in your favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which you couldn't have dreamt would come your way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets, which bears repeating: 'Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute. What you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.' - W.H. Murray, Scottish Mountaineer
Thanks again Alistair!!!