However, I was watching One Tree Hill this morning and something Nathan Scott said in an episode really stuck in my mind:
'Stepping up. It's a simple concept. It basically means to rise above yourself'
It's interesting because sometimes when you think you've done all you can, when you've put in all the blood, sweat and effort that you can into something; you find that extra bit of strength to put in a little more. You remember why you're doing something, or you hear a few bars of a song that stirs something inside of you, or someone says something that makes you realise you can do more, you can be better and you can achieve what you want, no matter what. Yes, every once in a while people 'step up', surprising themselves and those around them.
Sometimes no matter what the odds are you just have to do what you have to do and see what happens for yourself. As long as you're dedicated and focused, you will eventually end up exactly where you want to be.
Priya