Be this duck.

This week, you will have the opportunity to sit on your talent.

To walk when you could actually fly.

To hold your tongue when you know you’ve got a great idea.

To let fear win the day when there’s a smoldering bit of boldness you need to act on.

When presented with the choice to accept average this week, I want you to remember this photo.

I want you to be this duck.

Because all the ducks on the sign have the gift of flight, just like all of us have some innate ability inside.

But only one of them is daring to use it, the rest are walking. And it doesn’t look like he’s having an easy time, does it? He’s not soaring. His wings aren’t spread in a heroic V like a hawk high above the trees. He’s struggling, pushing agains the sky with everything he’s got. He’s going to fly, not walk. And I hope you will too.

Be this duck.