I received this quote through one of my social network feeds a couple of days ago and loved it so much that I wanted to share.

“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible – and achieve it, generation after generation”. – Pearl S. Buck

The success that Generation Y may often achieve, hand-in-hand with the heat that they often receive, can be summed in the above quote. Adidas said it in 2008, ‘Impossible is nothing.’

How often has someone over 30 said to someone under 30, “You can’t do that, it’s not the way it’s done! Steps need to be taken… Processes need to be followed… blah blah blah.” In the words of my generation, ‘whatever.’

To me, this quote is a mantra that everyone could benefit from following, regardless of generation. If you consider all things to be possible, you’ll act accordingly; confidently. Confidence and determination are the keys to success.

Next time you are approached by a person with an idea, don’t think about what’s wrong with it, think about what’s right with it – don’t be so hasty to filter it through your tried and tested value system. Consider that today’s buzz words are creativity and innovation and consider its application.

Likewise, if you are approaching someone with an idea, don’t let a ‘No’ stop you from doing it. Do it anyway! If it works, great! If it doesn’t, then it was a good learning curve and maybe you could revisit the idea in the future. Don’t be discouraged. It took Thomas Edison 1000 attempts to get the light bulb right. He had confidence and determination, and he succeeded.

Embrace your inner Gen Y next time someone approaches you with an idea – the power to say yes or no is life changing to people around you.