“I could do anything if I only knew what it was.”
My understanding
It is a strange feeling. Knowing I have potential but not knowing where to direct it. It is like standing in front of a hundred doors, all slightly open, but not knowing which one to walk through. I could do anything… if only I knew what anything really meant for me.
This quote speaks to that quiet frustration. It is not about lacking talent or ambition. It is about clarity. And sometimes, clarity does not come by thinking harder. It comes by doing. Trying. Exploring. Walking through one of those doors, even if I am not sure it is the right one.
Maybe the real lesson is that I do not need to have it all figured out before I start. Maybe clarity comes after action, not before it.
So instead of waiting for the perfect answer, maybe I just need to take a step. Any step. Because even a wrong turn is better than standing still.
Reminds me
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“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” from Paulo Coelho. Sometimes, letting go of what doesn’t serve us is the first step to something better.
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“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” from Maya Angelou. Discovering what I want is not just about receiving but also about giving back to the world.
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“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” from Walt Disney. Progress begins with action, and sometimes, the first step is simply trying something new.
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“Life is too short to stand still.” from Dilek Çelik. Waiting for the perfect answer can sometimes mean missing out on the journey of self-discovery.
Book
The quote is from the book I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It by Barbara Sher. This book was published on January 1, 1994. In it, Sher provides guidance for individuals seeking clarity in their lives and careers, helping them to uncover their true passions and desires.
