“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race”
Calvin Coolidge quotes (American 30th President of the United States, 1872-1933)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Challenge "The Truth"
If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true were really true,there would be little hope of advance. Orville Wright
So many people throughout history have challenged what everyone around them thought was true. Of course, the Wright Brothers challenged the centuries old theory that man cannot fly. Today, we have planes carrying us all over the world and space craft flying to other planets.
Early man believed that the earth was flat. Then, as evidence to the contrary arose, that "fact" was proven to be false.
Blood-letting was once considered to be a cure for most illnesses. Now a days blood-letting is considered totally ineffective.
Now, bringing those "truths" into our personal and professional lives. Some still believe that to operate any business, home businesses in particular, you must have experience is sales, management or various other skills.
Most now know it to be true that nearly anyone can run a home business. Sure, if you are illiterate (in which case you wouldn't be reading this post), it would be more than a challenge. The only skills that I believe are required are the ability to work independently, without a boss standing over your shoulder; you must be fairly well organized; and you must be self-disciplined.
However, what skills I believe are required and which I believe are unnecessary does not effect what you believe to be true. If you state as a "fact" that you know you will not succeed with a home-based business, nothing I say will change your belief. You will never challenge yourself, try, try and try again until you do succeed. How sad.
So many people throughout history have challenged what everyone around them thought was true. Of course, the Wright Brothers challenged the centuries old theory that man cannot fly. Today, we have planes carrying us all over the world and space craft flying to other planets.
Early man believed that the earth was flat. Then, as evidence to the contrary arose, that "fact" was proven to be false.
Blood-letting was once considered to be a cure for most illnesses. Now a days blood-letting is considered totally ineffective.
Now, bringing those "truths" into our personal and professional lives. Some still believe that to operate any business, home businesses in particular, you must have experience is sales, management or various other skills.
Most now know it to be true that nearly anyone can run a home business. Sure, if you are illiterate (in which case you wouldn't be reading this post), it would be more than a challenge. The only skills that I believe are required are the ability to work independently, without a boss standing over your shoulder; you must be fairly well organized; and you must be self-disciplined.
However, what skills I believe are required and which I believe are unnecessary does not effect what you believe to be true. If you state as a "fact" that you know you will not succeed with a home-based business, nothing I say will change your belief. You will never challenge yourself, try, try and try again until you do succeed. How sad.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Confidence
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." ~ Henry Ford 
Remember the Little Engine That Could?
Remember the Little Engine That Could?This is so very true. A positive attitude can enable you to begin any task with confidence, knowing that you will succeed with that task. If, however, you have decided that it is too difficult a task for you to accomplish, you are certainly correct!
Just know that, should you attempt a difficult task and fail, you can just try again. And try again and again if necessary. Eventually you will get it right if you perservere and know that you CAN succeed.
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