We have all had days where we have questioned ourselves in the persuit of a dream or a goal, in particular when things get a bit rough. Why am I doing this anyway? Will it really make a difference to anyone? Perhaps, someone else can do it better...
The attitude of belief is one of the seven great attitudes taught in the Adventures in Attitudes program that will carry you in times of doubt and failure till at last you reach your goal. The world is full of examples of people who believed in something and succeeded against all odds. Here is just one example of this....
Failed in business at age 31
Was defeated in a legislative race at age 32
Failed again in business at age 34
Overcome death of sweetheart at age 35
Had a nervous breakdown at age 36
Lost an election at age 38
Lost a congressional race at age 43
Lost a congressional race at age 46
Lost a congressional race at age 48
Lost a Senatorial race at age 55
Failed to become Vice President at age 56
Lost a Senatorial race at age 58
Was elected President of the United States at age 60
This is a chonology of President Abraham Lincoln's life. Belief was a driving factor in what kept him going, he believed that the Presidency was his destiny and purpose. How is belief effecting your life, work and relationships?
"Man is what he believes" -Anton Checkhov
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