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be put in words. I defeated the demons that grabbed and
clawed and tried to hold me back, and proved I was capable
of breaking through my fear barrier and achieving victory.
All this happened because I had the courage to release my
brakes and take off.
You may be strapped into your aircraft, mission-ready
and cleared for takeoff. You’ve pushed up your engine to max
power, and all your instruments “check good.” You’re pre-
pared, have a team of wingmen to support you, and are com-
mitted to success. You’re just waiting to find the courage to
release your brakes.
My wingman, it doesn’t make a difference how prepared
you are, who is on your team, or how committed you are to
success. Unless you take action and release the brakes on your
life, you will never be able to conquer the barriers holding you
back from reaching new heights. This is ultimately where the
key to suc cess lies.

TAKE ACTION

If “Push it up!” is the commitment of a wingman, “Release
brakes!” is the action. True commitment exists only when it
is aligned with action. Action based on disciplined prepara-
tion, laser focus, and, most of all, courage. The sort of cour-
age that says, “Even though I may get shot at, I will carry
on.” This is the reality of flying fighters in combat, and the
reality of winning in any arena of business.
So what are you committed to? Are you willing to take
action to achieve it?
Attitude alone won’t get your career off the ground. Yes,
it’s important, but for change to occur, ultimately you have to
take action. A “push it up” attitude gives the thrust, but