Not Everyone Wins an Academy Award

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Published by Rachelle Disbennett-Lee
Monday, August 5, 2002
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I was thinking about some of my favorite actors and realized that most of the ones who I really enjoy have never won an academy award. Since this is one of the top awards for acting, it made me think how important it is that people do what they love to do even if they never win an award. There would be a lot of great actors who would never get on the stage if winning the award were the only reason for acting.

Not everyone is going to be awarded for what they do. Many of us will never be recognized for the good work and efforts we put forth. Even without the award, it is important that we do our best and show up everyday. Everyone counts and everyone makes a difference.

Winning awards is not a bad thing. It is always nice to be recognized for what we do. If recognition is important to you then find a way to get it, both from others and from yourself. Yes, you need to recognize and reward yourself for the great things that you do. And don't forget to let others in on what you have achieved. It is OK to blow your own horn. Remember it isn't bragging if it's true!

Coaching

Awards are great, but not everyone is going to receive an outstanding achievement award. That doesn't mean that what we do isn't outstanding or doesn't deserve recognition. And it does not mean that we shouldn't do what we do best. If only the people that won awards acted, we would miss out on many great performances.

Are you doing your best and providing the recognition you need for yourself?

Daily Success Formula

Doing your best + Personal recognition = Personal Satisfaction

Quotes

"All great achievements require time." David Joseph Schwartz

"Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment." Bill Hybels

"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become." Harold Taylor