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From the President
Dear EO Melbourne,
“The only way through fear is experience.” - Mark Mathews
Rewind to a few weeks ago, we held an event that many described as “one of the best EO events I’ve ever been to”. No exaggeration...well, it could be that we’ve been deeply deprived of live in-person action but nevertheless, it was an experience that we, at EO, would describe as once-in-a-lifetime.
It was only at the eleventh hour that news broke that QLD borders were opening up and so the team worked some magic to have one of the world’s best Big Wave Surfer fly over and keynote this OILE.
As Mark Mathews delivered a heartfelt and impeccable talk that had us on the edge of our seat and blinking back tears of emotion - there was a big message here he wanted to hit home.
Fear is inevitable. Everyone experiences it.
Courage is not the absence of fear; instead, it is the ability to keep going in spite of it.
As entrepreneurs, we face fear daily. Some fears we are able to push through easily, other times, we procrastinate and tiptoe around what we know we should be doing.
We revel in being the person at the top because we don’t have anyone to tell us what to do and hold us accountable. Yet, when it comes to our goals and aspirations, we seek accountability especially when we’re not too sharp at doing that ourselves.
For me, EO and forum have been key to pushing through that fear to grow — from being inspired by other members to being called out in my forum if there’s a reoccurring 5 percenter in my monthly update. The self-fulfilment ultimately comes from the work I keep avoiding.
On that note, I’ll be signing off for the last time as Chapter President as I embark on my next life-changing chapter - motherhood.
I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the entire EO Melbourne Chapter Board for working tirelessly and selflessly, during a challenging year, to bring our members together and make them feel supported in every way possible.
With Socrates Capouleas taking over the Chapter President role, you’re all in great hands.
Hopefully, I’ll get to see you all at the Board Handover and End-of-Year Gala Dinner on 18 June, Friday.
Warmest regards,
Sheryl Thai
President 2020/2021