2025 GSHHRA Annual Conference-Brian Reaves - Ignore the Impossible (to share)

Brian Reaves - Ignore the Impossible (to share)

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Brian Reaves' piece "Ignore the Impossible" explores different attitudes towards seemingly impossible tasks and how they can influence our ability to create miracles. Reaves identifies three types of spectators who react to impossibility:

1. <strong>The First Type</strong>: This group flatly declares, "That's impossible. It can't be done." These individuals are closed-minded and believe certain feats are outside the realm of possibility.

2. <strong>The Second Type</strong>: This group is curious, asking, "That's impossible. I wonder how he did that?" They are open-minded and intrigued, seeking to understand the method behind achieving what seems impossible.

3. <strong>The Third Type</strong>: These individuals are proactive, pondering, "That's impossible. I wonder how I could do that?" They not only seek to understand but also contemplate how they can personally accomplish the impossible.

Reaves provides a roadmap for creating miracles, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an open mind. Key strategies include:
- <strong>Open-mindedness</strong>: Approach tasks with the mindset that they can be achieved once the method is discovered.
- <strong>Learn from the past</strong>: Analyze how others have achieved similar goals and build upon their successes.
- <strong>Self-reflection</strong>: Consider what unique qualities and talents you possess that could help solve the problem in a distinct way.

The underlying message, underscored by a quote from Marcus Aurelius, suggests that many achievements are hindered by the perception of impossibility. By shifting our perspective—choosing curiosity and personal potential over doubt—we can unlock new opportunities and potentially achieve what once seemed unattainable. Reaves' work positions curiosity and self-exploration as keys to overcoming challenges labeled as impossible.

Keywords

Brian Reaves

Ignore the Impossible

impossible tasks

open-mindedness

miracles

curiosity

self-reflection

Marcus Aurelius

perception

personal potential