World War II had ended. After all the treaties had been signed, Winston Churchill was being interviewed by a large gathering of journalists from around the world.

Of the many questions he was asked, one was why did the Allied powers win the war? Mr. Churchill discussed strategy, weapons, troops, and dozens of facets of soldiering.

He then began to discuss the war effort given at home by the Allied nations and people living there. He said that the biggest factor was what he called self-leadership.

Mr. Churchill said, “To every person there comes a time in life, that special moment, when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing—unique to them and fitted to his or her talent. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified, for the work which would be their finest hour!”

Self-leadership is where it begins—by the individual choosing themselves to be the one to step up to what’s needed.

Each person in that war effort, helped tip the scales toward the Allied forces.

As Sir Winston said there will be moments arise that you need to be ready for. They are within your range of skills, and you can make a difference.

Though the situations you encounter may be rough, you’ve proved you can succeed. You’ve survived up to this point—and you have skills to keep you going.

Use your self-leadership and you are unstoppable. Don’t wait for someone else to give you the green light. Use the knowledge and wisdom you’ve collected up to this point. Take action on that challenge, and build your success into a better tomorrow.

The Best of Success to You, Dr. Larry