One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is, “Is it possible? Our answer to that question in many ways will define the content and course of our lives.
We might ask that question as we consider various schools and jobs we want to apply to; as we imagine a big dream or project; as we ponder a life change or face a challenge to overcome.
Marcus Aurelius once observed that, “if it is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.”
In 1953, Wes Santee from Kansas, John Landy from Australia, and Roger Barrister, a medical student from England, wanted to break the four-minute-mile barrier. To the rest of the world it seemed impossible, but to these three it was within their reach. Explaining both their belief and approach, Barrister said, “There comes a moment when you can’t go on waiting indefinitely. You just have to accept an all out effort.”
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