One of my favorite analogies is the Ruby Slippers (dot #143) which I use as a visual cue to help people know that they are empowered to do much more than they often feel they can.
But lately, I’ve noticed that empowerment isn’t holding people back, rather it’s the ability to articulate a vision of what they want to achieve. Dorothy didn’t click her heels and say “I wanna get out of here,” or “There’s no place like the Midwest.” No, she knew clearly that she wanted to go home — she had a specific vision of her ultimate goal. (Note that Dorothy had to click her heels three times — achieving any goal takes repetition as well as clarity.)
Be like Dorothy and be specific about where you’re trying to go. Chances are you’ll ultimately be able to get there if you can describe where “there” is.
