Tag: #nevergiveup
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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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Attitude is Everything
Have you ever been in a situation where you have no money and you feel like there’s no way out? You feel helpless, hopeless and defeated. Well, there is one thing that can get you out of that situation, and that is your attitude. One day, a man named John lost his job and was…
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Antagonistic to Good: The Struggle to Overcome
Everyone has their own definition of what is good, but one thing is for sure: there will always be obstacles and challenges that prevent us from achieving what we want. It’s not always easy to overcome these antagonists, but we must try if we want to lead fulfilling lives. The story of a young woman…
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How Golf Changed My Life: Lessons Learned from Ben Hogan
It was a crisp autumn morning when I first stepped onto the golf course. I had just moved to a new city and knew no one, but I had always heard that golf was a great way to meet people. As I made my way around the course that day, I was struck by the…
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From Quotation: Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future, too.
In the late 1800s, a young entrepreneur named Thomas Edison experienced repeated failures while trying to invent a workable incandescent lightbulb. Despite years of setbacks and discouragement, Edison refused to give up. He famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Eventually, Edison’s persistence paid off, and he successfully…
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From Inspiration to Achievement: America’s Influence on the World
Imagine being born into a country where your future is predetermined by your caste, gender or social status. No matter how hard you work, the opportunities for success are limited to those of a privileged few. This was the reality for many individuals living in developing countries until they laid their eyes on the land…
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Fighting for Liberty: The Harriet Tubman Story
Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist, was born into slavery in Maryland in the early 1820s. She escaped to freedom in 1849, and then returned multiple times, risking her life to help others escape through the Underground Railroad. She was also a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War and an advocate for women’s…
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Fail Forward: Turning Failure into Success
Failure is often seen as a negative thing, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, failure can be the key to unlocking our greatest successes. Denis Waitley once said, “Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success.” Let’s start with…
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Dreams Can Come True: Lil’ Romeo’s Inspiring Story
Have you ever been told that your dreams are too big or unrealistic? Or have you been discouraged from pursuing what you truly want in life? Lil’ Romeo, an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, faced similar challenges in his journey towards success. However, he never gave up on his dreams and proved to the world…
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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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Attitude is Everything
Have you ever been in a situation where you have no money and you feel like there’s no way out? You feel helpless, hopeless and defeated. Well, there is one thing that can get you out of that situation, and that is your attitude. One day, a man named John lost his job and was…
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Antagonistic to Good: The Struggle to Overcome
Everyone has their own definition of what is good, but one thing is for sure: there will always be obstacles and challenges that prevent us from achieving what we want. It’s not always easy to overcome these antagonists, but we must try if we want to lead fulfilling lives. The story of a young woman…