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It is easier said than done, when I was younger, I felt out of place, I asked myself so many questions and I did not get any of them answered, that made me moody. I would wonder why I am not like my sister Efe or Rachael, why can’t I make friends easily, I often say to myself, I knew the answer to that question so why did I not speak up? These barrage of questions plagued my soul.

My friend Adolph Addison gave me a book called “Spirit Controlled Temperament” that was my first encounter with my temperament and that was the first time I knew I was an Introvert, I have 2 temperament rolled in one and depending on the situation on ground either one of them will manifest more than the other. I read about the Melancholy and I felt it was describing me and then moved to the choleric and I kept wondering how did this man knew me so well.. I am sure you are wondering what this has got to do with taking a leap right? Bear with me.

Because I was an Introvert with those 2 temperament rolled up in one,and growing up I had my melancholic side more dominant, it was had to speak up, answer questions I knew the answers to, or make friends. I would recede in the corner hoping no one will notice me or ask me anything, I didn’t want to be seen or heard, if I had my heart full, I would write my thoughts in a book or role play in my head. Taking a leap was a far cry to who I was.

Now more balanced and matured, learning how to balance my 2 temperaments, alot of people who didn’t know me growing up cannot relate, they think I am an extrovert and wouldn’t believe me when I say I have had to learn it. I remind myself daily to take that leap, put myself out there. It is not something that comes naturally and it reminds me of the swan story, people do not see the flapping of feet under the graceful gliding of the swan in water. Alot of people do not see the many butterflies and tapping of the pen that happens during my presentation and having to tell myself breathe.

Taking a leap is a daily reminder, put it on your phone as your alarm, ask yourself at night “did i take that leap? Did I put myself out there?” You have so much to offer, so much to give, do not stand in your own way. You see that opportunity? ask for it, the worst thing you might hear is a No.. that question, answer it, if your answer is wrong then you learn. That task, do it, it will be an additional learning for you. That person owing you money, ask for your money, you worked hard for it.

Take that leap today.