Fearlessly Pressing Forward

Leonardo da Vinci was well known for a multiple array of arts. He was an inventor, painter, sculptor, draftsman and much more. But what is most impressive to me is not one single act or invention that he did, but rather the fact that he never allowed anything to prevent him from trying to succeed. Leonardo applied the principle of humanism effectively into his life because he truly believed that he could accomplish just about anything he set his mind to. As a result of this belief he never stopped trying and was free to experiment with new ideas. This freedom allowed Leonardo da Vinci and many others to follow their curiosity and bring about great changes.

Fear of ridicule from others or fear of failure was not prevalent in his life. In my opinion, I think that failing to da Vinci was not a bad thing, it was simply another opportunity to try again.  If it were not so, it would have inhibited some of the greatest works of art and inventions ever to be made during the renaissance and as a result would have hindered progress for the nation.

This principle of not allowing fear to dictate what we do I have tried to emulate in my life and strive to integrate into my every day actions. Truly one can never know their full potential unless they do all they can. T.S. Eliot once said, "if you aren't in over your head, how do you know how tall you are." Taking the easy road will eliminate much stress in our lives but at the same time will inhibit us from being everything that we could potentially be. In life we all have many opportunities and oppositions. Although the road may be tough, if we keep trying and do our best without a fear for failure we will eventually succeed.