Motivational Minute (12_73)

Quote of the day:

“I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.” -- Charles M Schwab

Consider:

There are many examples in history of people who did amazing things, in great part due to the faith that someone had in them. That strength of faith and the belief that others had in them helped many of these notable people to overcome what seemed to be impossible odds, opposition, danger, or difficulty. They might have ended up unheard of by the rest of the world if they hadn't been inspired to achieve, and as a result of that, pressed on to become more than they were.

There are many stories of those who failed and made countless mistakes, who showed promise and potential, but were disappointed over and over again—until finally, through the strength to persevere that was ignited in part by those who believed in them, they succeeded.

One such story is of Robert Fulton’s mother.

Robert was a poor pupil at school and the teacher complained to his mother. Whereupon Mrs. Fulton replied proudly: "My boy's head, sir, is so full of original notions that there is no vacant chamber in which to store the contents of your musty books."

"I was only ten years old at that time," said Fulton, "and my mother seemed to be the only human being who understood my natural bent for mechanics. She developed my early talent for drawing, and encouraged me in my visits to the machine-shops of the town."

Robert Fulton was widely credited with developing the first commercially successful steamboat as well as the first working submarine.

What are you doing to encourage others to succeed?

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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