Tag: #Motivation
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Defeatist Attitudes: How to Overcome Them and Find Success
It was a warm day in Texas when Carroll Shelby, the famous American automobile designer and race car driver, decided to take his brand new Porsche out for a spin. As he was driving down the highway, he noticed a rattling sound under the hood. He pulled over to investigate and found that a piece…
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The Fight Alone: The Pleasure of Struggle
There’s something about the struggle that gives us a sense of purpose. It’s that feeling of pushing ourselves beyond our limits and overcoming adversity that brings us a sense of fulfillment. The famous mathematician Blaise Pascal once said, “It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.” And this statement couldn’t be truer.…
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Not Without Hope We Suffer and We Mourn
“Not without hope we suffer and we mourn,” said famous poet William Wordsworth. These words may seem simple but their meaning is powerful. Hope is a necessary ingredient for our day-to-day lives, especially during difficult times. Let me tell you a story. There was a man named John who had been diagnosed with cancer. He…
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Great Passions and Their Power to Elevate the Soul
There was a time in my life when I felt uninspired and lost. I had no clear direction or purpose, and it seemed like my days were filled with a never-ending routine of mundane activities. I was going through the motions, but I wasn’t living. That all changed when I discovered my great passion. My…
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Defeatist Attitudes: How to Overcome Them and Find Success
It was a warm day in Texas when Carroll Shelby, the famous American automobile designer and race car driver, decided to take his brand new Porsche out for a spin. As he was driving down the highway, he noticed a rattling sound under the hood. He pulled over to investigate and found that a piece…