Life can certainly through a lot of lemons our way.  Whether its obstacles, issues or stumbling blocks each of these struggles can cause us to deviate from our path and through us of course.  During these adversities, you need to stand up and have a can-do attitude.

The comparison of lemons to lemonade and the journey of life certainly mirror one another.  As we all know, lemons have a real bitter flavor and can leave an unpleasant taste if we allow the juices to penetrate our taste buds.  On the other hand, lemonade is a sweet drink and can tantalize our palate and leave us thirsty for more.

Sustaining motivation can be tough even under the best of circumstances.  When we are experiencing doubt, it’s easy to feel like we have no power; it’s easy to feel like we don’t have a choice. However, most of the time, we do.

To increase and maintain your motivation, surround yourself with people who encourage and champion you and your efforts. Positive people are optimistic; and optimism is the first step in building your self-confidence and keeping you inspired.

Taking risks is a great opportunity to stand out and present yourself as a leader, and not a follower.  However, beyond the external opportunities and recognition risk-taking can bring, it also provides an opportunity for internal growth.  It can actually open you to a world of endless possibilities you may not have considered.