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I came across this article and decided to share it with you all. It's real inspiring stuff. It talks about positivity and the sheer will to succeed against all odds. All you just need to do is believe in your dreams and say to yourself, I CAN DO IT!
 History abounds with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas,
plans, and projects of others could never be achieved. However,
accomplishment came to those who said, "I can make it happen."
The Italian sculptor Agostino d'Antonio worked diligently on a large
piece of marble. Unable to produce his desired masterpiece, he lamented,
"I can do nothing with it." Other sculptors also worked this difficult
piece of marble, but to no avail. Michelangelo discovered the stone and
visualized the possibilities in it. His "I-can-make-it-happen" attitude
resulted in one of the world's masterpieces - David.
The experts of Spain concluded that Columbus's plans to discover a new
and shorter route to the West Indies was virtually impossible. Queen
Isabella and King Ferdinand ignored the report of the experts. "I can
make it happen," Columbus persisted. And he did. Everyone knew the world
was flat, but not Columbus. The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria, along
with Columbus and his small band of followers, sailed to "impossible"
new lands and thriving resources.
Even the great Thomas Alva Edison discouraged his friend, Henry Ford,
from pursuing his fledgling idea of a motorcar. Convinced of the
worthlessness of the idea, Edison invited Ford to come and work for him.
Ford remained committed and tirelessly pursued his dream. Although his
first attempt resulted in a vehicle without reverse gear, Henry Ford
knew he could make it happen. And, of course, he did.
"Forget it," the experts advised Madame Curie. They agreed radium was a
scientifically impossible idea. However, Marie Curie insisted, "I can
make it happen."
Let's not forget our friends Orville and Wilbur Wright. Journalists,
friends, armed forces specialists, and even their father laughed at the
idea of an airplane. "What a silly and insane way to spend money. Leave
flying to the birds," they jeered. "Sorry," the Wright brothers
responded. "We have a dream, and we can make it happen." As a result, a
place called Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, became the setting for the
launching of their "ridiculous" idea.
Finally, as you read these accounts under the magnificent lighting of
your environment, consider the plight of Benjamin Franklin. He was
admonished to stop the foolish experimenting with lighting. What an
absurdity and waste of time! Why, nothing could outdo the fabulous oil
lamp. Thank goodness Franklin knew he could make it happen. You too can
make it happen!
It Couldn't Be Done
 Somebody said that it couldn't be done, But he with a chuckle replied
That maybe it couldn't, but he would be one Who wouldn't say so "till he
tried." So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If
he worried, he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That
couldn't be done, and he did it. Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do
that; At least no one ever has done it." But he took off his coat and
took off his hat And the first thing he knew he'd begun it. With the
lift of his chin and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting or quiddit,
He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he
did it. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done. There are
thousands to prophesy failure. There are thousands to point out to you,
one by one, the dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle right
in with a bit of a grin, then take off your coat and go to it; just
start in to sing as you tackle the thing that cannot be done, and you'll
do it.
From Candles to Soap
In 1879, Procter and Gamble's best seller was candles. But the company
was in trouble. Thomas Edison had invented the light bulb, and it looked
as if candles would become obsolete. Their fears became reality when
the market for candles plummeted since they were now sold only for
special occasions.
The outlook appeared to be bleak for Procter and Gamble. However, at
this time, it seemed that destiny played a dramatic part in pulling the
struggling company from the clutches of bankruptcy. A forgetful employee
at a small factory in Cincinnati forgot to turn off his machine when he
went to lunch. The result? A frothing mass of lather filled with air
bubbles. He almost threw the stuff away but instead decided to make it
into soap. The soap floated. Thus, Ivory soap was born and became the
mainstay of the Procter and Gamble Company.
Why was soap that floats such a hot item at that time? In Cincinnati,
during that period, some people bathed in the Ohio River. Floating soap
would never sink and consequently never got lost. So, Ivory soap became a
best seller in Ohio and eventually across the country also.
Like Procter and Gamble, never give up when things go wrong or when
seemingly insinuations problems arise. Creativity put to work can change
a problem and turn it into a gold mine.
A Ten-Cent Idea
When young F. W. Woolworth was a store clerk, he tried to convince his
boss to have a ten-cent sale to reduce inventory. The boss agreed, and
the idea was a resounding success. This inspired Woolworth to open his
own store and price items at a nickel and a dime. He needed capital for
such a venture, so he asked his boss to supply the capital for part
interest in the store. His boss turned him down flat. "The idea is too
risky," he told Woolworth. "There are not enough items to sell for five
and ten cents." Woolworth went ahead without his boss's backing, and he
not only was successful in his first store, but eventually he owned a
chain of F. W. Woolworth stores across the nation. Later, his former
boss was heard to remark, "As far as I can figure out, every word I used
to turn Woolworth down cost me about a million dollars."
Time To Think
Henry Ford hired an efficiency expert to go through his plant. He said,
"Find the nonproductive people. Tell me who they are, and I will fire
them!"
The expert made the rounds with his clipboard in hand and finally
returned to Henry Ford's office with his report. "I've found a problem
with one of your administrators," he said. "Every time I walked by, he
was sitting with his feet propped up on the desk. The man never does a
thing. I definitely think you should consider getting rid of him!" When
Henry Ford learned the name of the man the expert was referring to, Ford
shook his head and said, "I can't fire him. I pay that man to do
nothing but think - and that's what he's doing.
Conclusion
If an impulse comes to say some un-thoughtful word today that may drive a
friend away, don't say it! If you've heard a word of blame cast upon
your neighbor's name. That may injure his fair fame, don't tell it! If
malicious gossip's tongue some vile slander may have flung on the head
of old or young, don't repeat it! Thoughtful, kind, helpful speech,"
'Tis a gift promised to each - this, lesson we would teach"!
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