Dare to Make History: How Taking Risks Can Lead to Greatness

Throughout history, the most remarkable individuals and significant achievements have been a result of daring to take risks. From explorers discovering new lands to inventors revolutionizing industries, those who embrace the unknown and challenge the status quo have the potential to make history. In this article, we will explore the mindset of daring to make history and how it can lead to greatness.

The Power of a Vision

Every great historical feat begins with a vision. Having a clear idea of what you want to achieve is the first step towards making history. Whether it is launching a groundbreaking business or making a remarkable scientific breakthrough, a powerful vision serves as a guiding star, providing direction and purpose.

Take a moment to think about your own aspirations and dreams. What is that one thing that excites you and ignites a fire within? It is this burning passion that pushes individuals to dare to make history.

Dare to Make History: Chasing a Dream and Fighting for Equity

by Jocelyne Lamoureux (Kindle Edition)

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Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone

One of the greatest barriers to daring to make history is the fear of failure. However, history has shown us that failure is not the end but rather a stepping stone towards greatness. Thomas Edison, the inventor of the lightbulb, famously remarked, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

Embracing failure as an opportunity to learn and grow is essential. Every setback provides valuable lessons and insights, enabling individuals to refine their approach and inch closer to making history. Rather than being discouraged by failure, it should be embraced as an essential part of the journey towards greatness.

Breaking Free from Comfort Zones

Comfort zones can feel safe and secure, but they also limit growth and potential. Daring to make history requires breaking free from the confines of comfort, venturing into uncharted territories where true greatness lies.

Many inspiring individuals who have made history were not content with staying within their comfort zones. They desired to accomplish something extraordinary, which required taking bold steps into the unknown. By pushing boundaries and challenging themselves, they paved the way for others to follow and made a lasting impact.

Learning from the Greats

When embarking on a journey to make history, it is valuable to learn from those who have already left a significant mark. Studying the achievements, mindset, and strategies of historical figures can provide invaluable insights and inspiration.

Whether it is exploring the leadership qualities of figures like Nelson Mandela, learning from the innovative thinking of Steve Jobs, or delving into the resilience of Marie Curie, each historical figure offers unique lessons that can be applied to our own pursuit of greatness.

Collaboration: Strength in Unity

History is seldom made by individuals alone. Collaboration and teamwork often play a crucial role in achieving groundbreaking accomplishments. By harnessing the collective strengths of a team, individuals can amplify their impact and achieve greater heights.

When individuals dare to make history together, their combined efforts create a powerful force that can overcome challenges and accomplish what initially seemed impossible. Collaborating with like-minded individuals who share a common vision can drive innovation, foster creativity, and provide the support needed to bring about historical change.

Daring to make history requires a combination of vision, resilience, and the ability to step outside comfort zones. Embracing failure, learning from the greats, and collaborating with others are essential elements of this journey. By daring to make history, individuals have the potential to make a lasting impact and leave a legacy for future generations.

So, are you ready to embrace the unknown, challenge the status quo, and dare to make history?

Dare to Make History: Chasing a Dream and Fighting for Equity

by Jocelyne Lamoureux (Kindle Edition)

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Dare to Make History is the story of two courageous and talented women who weren’t willing to accept anything less than being treated as equals. On their journey to a gold medal in women’s ice hockey, they became role models for generations before and after them.

Twins Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando started playing ice hockey with their four older brothers and their friends on a frozen pond next to their home in North Dakota. No girls hockey teams, no problem―they just played on boys teams.

They went on to win six World Championships and played in three Olympics, winning two silver medals and ultimately a gold medal in South Korea in 2018 for the USA Women’s National Team.

They did not allow roadblocks and discrimination deter them from taking on their governing body―USA Hockey―threatening to boycott the 2017 World Championships and jeopardizing their ability to compete in the 2018 Olympics unless their gender equity issues were addressed. The success of Monique, Jocelyne, and their team thrust them into the center of the struggle for gender equity, for women in hockey and in sports in general, as well as in society at large.

In Dare to Make History, the Lamoureux twins chronicle their journey to the pinnacle of their sport, their efforts along with almost 150 other hockey players to start a new professional women’s hockey league, their training to come back and make another national team after giving birth, their tireless efforts to advance the interests of disadvantaged communities in closing the digital divide, and their ongoing contributions as role models championing the dreams of future generations of girls in sports, education, and the workplace.

This is not a hockey book. It is not a girls book. It is a book about the importance of the fight for equity, particularly gender equity. It is the inspirational story of how two young women from a small town in North Dakota have dreamed big―had the courage to take on huge battles―and in the end how they have dared to make history.