Beyond Hope Project: The Power of Letting Go
Jason Tharp
Keynote Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Founder, Beyond HOPE Project | Helping Leaders Break Through Impossible
A New Perspective on Patience
It’s tough to stay patient when you want something so badly. Obstacles seem to pop up out of nowhere, making the path forward feel impossible. That frustration builds, especially when it feels like the thing you want most is just out of reach—dangling right in front of you, like someone’s holding it back on purpose.
Eighteen years ago, I took a leap and left my corporate job to chase my dream of becoming a storyteller. I had no idea what lay ahead, but I was full of hope. Risk wasn’t the issue for me—it was self-belief. Looking back, my journey has been a mix of desperately wanting things and later realizing how grateful I am that some of those things never came to be. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but sometimes the things we think we need most turn out to be blessings in disguise.
Creating Our Own Tension
Here’s the thing: have you ever wondered if maybe we’re the ones creating the tension we feel? That our constant focus on what we don’t have is actually what keeps it just out of reach? What if we let go, stopped gripping so tightly, and simply allowed things to unfold? What if we believed that everything we need is already here, waiting for us to notice? When we approach life that way, things tend to show up—almost like magic. Deep down, though, we’ve always known they were coming.
Your Inner Creator
We don’t give ourselves enough credit for the creators we are. It’s easy to think control lies outside of us, but it’s always been in our hands. Humans have something extraordinary: imagination and emotion. We can dream up anything, feel anything, and build a world from those thoughts. So why not use that to create the life we want?
Imagine if we all embraced this idea. What if we leaned into our dreams, felt gratitude as if they were already ours, and acted like the people we want to become? Wouldn’t that shift everything? Maybe it wouldn’t solve all the world’s problems, but a world where we live our happiness, stop worrying about others’ opinions, and focus on becoming the best versions of ourselves? That sounds like a better way to live.
Closing Thoughts
At the end of the day, who else are you trying to be but you? And isn’t that enough? The future you want is within reach, but it starts with a simple choice: believe you can have it, and start living as if it’s already yours. You’ve got this!
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Power-Up Challenge
This week, take one small step toward letting go of what’s holding you back. Visualize the life you want, feel grateful as if it’s already here, and take one action that aligns with that version of yourself. Big changes start with small moments of belief.
I hope this helps.
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Published every Tuesday, The Beyond Hope Project newsletter, aims to kindle the flame of hope in every heart. Rooted in real stories, we encourage every soul to discover their true north, unlocking the power of their own journey. [email protected] we will get back to you ASAP. ? Jason Tharp, Wonderville Studios, LLC | All Rights
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1 个月I absolutely love this message. Even as a “born creative” I get stuck in my own trap of forgetting my inherent talents. Feeling I am too old, or simply “done that before” etc. But the reality is, I am the only one setting these limitations on myself. Thank you for the reminder.