I do not Shrink from this Responsibility, I Welcome it

I just love this quote from JFK’s inaugural address on January 20, 1961. Its part of the very famous speech we all know that includes “ask not what your country...” While there is certainly a lot to get inspired about from his talk, I think this particular quote speaks to me the most. JFK set out to make a big impact on our country and indeed he did that. But he was also challenged with adversity which in the end killed him. I have this speech in audio format and I regularly return to it for inspiration.

In the face of obstacles and uncertainty it’s not only about having the courage to push forward, it’s about the obsessive yearning to find a path.