Eleanor Roosevelt – Quote of the Day for September 12, 2025

Reflection on Today's Quote from Eleanor Roosevelt - September 12th 2025

Insight on Today's Quote

The thing you “can’t” do is usually the front door to who you’re becoming. Fear isn’t a verdict; it’s a flare—heat without a map. What if the limit is just a rumor you believed before you knew better? Every time I’ve stepped into the alleged impossible, my hands shook, my voice cracked, and then the room got bigger. That’s the trick: courage feels like wrong size at first. You don’t need a roar—just a step that doesn’t ask permission from doubt. Start messy. Miss a little. Learn fast. The self you respect is on the other side of this small, disobedient move. And yes, you’re allowed to carry your fear with you; just don’t let it steer.

Step Up To The Challenge

  • Name one “cannot” you’ve been dodging.

  • Break it into a 15-minute action and do it today—before your brain negotiates it away.

  • When your pulse jumps, say out loud: “This is energy, not danger,” and take the next step.

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