#331 - Monday Motivation: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

 

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the powerful quote by legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky:

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take."

Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

1️⃣ Why fear and self-doubt often hold us back from taking action.
2️⃣ How to reframe failure and build the courage to take risks.
3️⃣ A simple, actionable challenge to help you take your first step today.

Listen in and gain the confidence to take action—because every big achievement starts with one small step!

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful week… and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder  

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TRANSCRIPT:

Hi, and welcome back to another Monday Morning Motivation episode of Your Dream Life Starts Here podcast—your go-to place for inspiration, motivation, and practical tools to help you create a life you truly love.

It’s Monday morning, which means a fresh start, a new week, and another opportunity to take bold action toward your dreams. Today, I want to kickstart your week with a powerful reminder from the legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky:

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take."

I’ll say it again: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

Why We Hesitate to Take the Shot

How often have you hesitated on something you truly wanted? Maybe it was applying for your dream job, starting a business, signing up for a course, or even speaking up in a meeting. You had the idea, you thought about it—but then fear crept in.

Instead of taking action, you found reasons to stay in your comfort zone. Sound familiar? I see this all the time, and perhaps you recognize yourself in these thoughts:

• What if I fail?
• What if I’m not good enough?
• What if people judge me?
• What if I don’t know how to do it?

But here’s the truth: The only way to guarantee failure is to never try in the first place. The real failure isn’t in missing the shot—it’s in not taking it at all.

The Key to Success? Taking the Shot!

I’ve had the privilege of speaking with so many inspiring people—authors, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and participants in the Dream Life Coaching program. They all have one thing in common: They took the shot.

I remember writing down a few of my dreams years ago. At the time, they seemed absolutely impossible. But the only way to make dreams happen is to take action—even when you have no idea how.

Did I experience setbacks? Absolutely.
Did I feel completely out of my comfort zone? Yes.
Did I fail many times? For sure.

But because I took the shots, I opened doors to opportunities I could never have imagined.

Your Challenge This Week

This podcast isn’t just about motivation—it’s about action. So here’s a little challenge for you this week:

✅ Identify a shot you’ve been hesitating to take. What’s that one thing you’ve been thinking about but haven’t acted on yet?

✅ Ask yourself: What’s the worst that could happen? Most of the time, the worst-case scenario isn’t nearly as bad as we imagine. And in my opinion, the real worst-case scenario is not taking action at all.

✅ Take one small action today. Make the call, send the email, sign up for the course, start brainstorming. Whatever your shot is—take the first step! Because every big achievement starts with one small action.

A Pep Talk Just for You

If you’re feeling unsure right now, I want you to hear this:

💛 You are capable.
💛 You are worthy.
💛 You are ready.

You don’t need to have everything figured out. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start.

Trust yourself enough to take the shot. And trust that whatever happens, you can handle it.

So here’s my challenge for you: Take the shot.

Let me know what action you’re taking today—comment on my Instagram (@kristinadreamlife) or in our private Facebook group, Your Dream Life Podcast (I’ll link them in the show notes!).

Let’s make this week a great one. Take bold action and create your dream life, one shot at a time!

As always, I’ll be back on Friday with another episode. Until then—dream big, take action, and remember:

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. So take the shot!