Motivational Minute (12_92)

Quote of the day:

“If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you surely will.” – Abraham Lincoln

Consider:

I agree with Mr. Lincoln, but I would rather take the more positive stance of that quote. If you look for the good in people expecting to find it, you surely will.

It’s like the story told about Socrates.

Socrates was sitting outside of the gates of Athens when a man came up to him and said, ‘I am thinking about moving into Athens. Can you please tell me what it is like to live here?’ Socrates replied, ‘I would be happy to tell you, but first would you please tell me what it was like in your previous home city?’ The man quickly roared, ‘Oh, it was awful. The people stab you in the back and rob you blind. I am not leaving any friends, only enemies.’ Socrates frowned and sadly continued, ‘Well, you best be on your way because you will find the same thing here in Athens.’

A little while later another man stopped to speak to Socrates and inquired, ‘I was considering moving here to Athens. Can you tell me what it is like to live here?’ Socrates again replied, ‘I would be happy to tell you, but first would you please tell me what it was like in your previous home city?’ The man smiled and said, ‘Where I come from the people all work together and help each other. Kindness is everywhere and you are never treated with anything but the utmost respect.’ ‘Welcome to Athens,’ smiled Socrates,‘ You will find the same thing here.’

If we look for the bad in things, places or people we will find it, however, if we look for the good in every situation, we will find that too.

No one is perfect. We all have our imperfections. Let's try to overlook them in each other. Always look for the good in people, and they will surely live up to it.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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