Fish In A Tree

by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

“Imagine if every single time you got on your bike, you had to worry that the wheels would come off. And every time you ride, they do. But you still have to ride. Every day. And then you have to watch everyone watch you as the bike goes to pieces underneath you. With everyone thinking that it’s your fault and you’re the worst bike rider in the world.”

I guess maybe “I’m having trouble” is not the same as “I can’t.”

Grit. He said it’s being willing to fail but try again—pushing through and sticking with something even if it’s hard.

“SOMETIMES THE BRAVEST THING YOU CAN DO IS ASK FOR HELP.” —C. CONNORS