I took myself to the movies on Sunday, and saw "Whip It"...just me, myself and a bag of way-too-buttery popcorn. The cast was fantastic...think "Ocean's Eleven" on estrogen. Some of the smartest, funniest and hippest female actors out there, in a great ensemble story that left me feeling like I could easily take on the world.
What struck me as I left the theater was the delicious boldness of Drew Barrymore in her directorial debut. Never one to ask for permission, Ms. Barrymore has taken a story about grrrrl power and made it real. She had something to say, and she said it loudly, clearly and without a trace of self-consciousness. She took The Plunge and came up sparkling.
While I bought my ticket expecting to be entertained, I never expected to be inspired. But I was. It got me thinking about all the "plunges" we take in our lives. And what happens when we miss our opportunity to dive in. How many times have I wanted to say something, wanted to speak up, wanted to voice an opinion, and was held back by...anything.
Being in marketing, it's easy to take those plunges that everyone expects us to take. You have to put yourself out there for the big events, the fundraising campaign, the monthly newsletter, the networking. You've got a mission, and you know how to make some noise around it.
But what about those unexpected plunges, when you just have to dive in and make a statement? Scary stuff. Do it anyway. Say your piece. Speak your mind. Be your own hero.
Life is a collection of all those plunges you take, and the ones you let pass by. I'm diving in. See you in the deep end!
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