“Perpetual optimism, believing in yourself, believing in your purpose, believing you will prevail, and demonstrating passion and confidence is a force multiplier. If you believe, and I’ve prepared your followers, the followers will believe.” - Colin Powell, in It Worked for Me
In 2006, two 22-0 teams squared off at Tsongas Arena for the sectional championship. Melrose won handily, something like 68-51. After the game, I asked a player when she knew they would win. "In the tunnel to the court before the game. We were dancing; they were shaking."
Life rewards balance.
- Courage balances recklessness and fear.
- Confidence balances arrogance and doubt.
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Hard work
- Sacrifice
- Temperance
- Loyalty
- Friendship
- Humility
You own these. Nobody can bestow them upon you. You can only be as good as your self-belief.
Belief reflects proven success.
Belief is powerful. Belief is contagious. Belief derives from character and competence. Belief is earned. Own it.
Lagniappe. You have time to work on yourself if you start today.
Lagniappe 2.
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