The Only Thing Standing Between You and Your Dream Is the Will to Try—and the Belief That It’s Possible
- Kirk Carlson
- Jul 10
- 2 min read
In a world filled with noise, setbacks, and uncertainty, there’s one universal truth that separates dreamers from doers: the courage to try, and the belief that it’s possible.
This truth doesn’t belong to any one generation, uniform, or profession—it belongs to anyone bold enough to pursue a vision that others can’t yet see.
🔥 The Will to Try
Most people never fail because they tried and fell short. They fail because they never tried in the first place. Fear, doubt, and comfort zones act like invisible chains—keeping potential warriors, leaders, artists, and innovators stuck in a holding pattern.
But trying? That’s a declaration of war on fear. It says:
“I don’t know how this ends, but I’m not going to let it end before it starts.”
At Covenant of Courage, we remind veterans, cadets, and community leaders that trying isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up. Every mission begins with the decision to act, even if your hands are shaking.
💥 The Belief That It’s Possible
Trying without belief is like marching without a compass.
Belief fuels resilience. It gives you the grit to keep going when others quit. It helps you weather rejection, injury, fatigue, or bureaucracy. Without belief, even your best effort can feel hollow. But with belief—especially belief in yourself—nothing is out of reach.
As Marines, as veterans, as educators, as youth leaders, and as everyday citizens—we must remind each other that progress starts with one bold yes.
Yes, it can happen.
Yes, I’m ready to try.
Yes, this mission is worth it.
⚔️ Your Mission Starts Now
Whether you’re fighting for veterans’ rights, leading a cadet corps, building a nonprofit, or rising from personal hardship—remember this:
The only thing standing between you and your dream is your willingness to begin.
So ask yourself:
Will you try?
Do you believe?
Because if you do—it’s already possible.
Join the Movement:
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📢 Follow Covenant of Courage for tools, stories, and next steps in leadership and veteran empowerment.
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