UNTIL YOU ARE DEAD, ITS NOT OVER




“When everything seems to be against you,
remember that the airplane takes off against the wind,
not with it.” ~ Henry Ford

“What will you be doing today if you knew you won’t fail?” That to me is the most energizing question and the answer ought to form the basis for actions daily.

The fear of the unknown has held many back from taking the needed action, when they ought to and often makes a potential super success live an average life till death.

Apart from the fear of the unknown; past failure comes pretty next on the list. Failure has a way of marring your desire for adventure; it creates mental blockades that impede your urge to do more, to be more.

Of all factors that can hinder a man or woman from achieving their goals or becoming successful in life Adversity perhaps ranks top on the list. What is adversity?


Adversity is simply put “A difficult or unpleasant situation” obstacles, Mountains, adverse situations, no one seems to be immune from them. In fact almost all great stories are products of adversity; people who never focused on their challenge but looked at the goal ahead and forged ahead.

Napoleon Hill said “Every adversity, every failure, every headache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit” The Holy Book says “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose” ~ Romans 8:28.


American Educator, Teacher, Activist, Helen Adams Keller overcame the Adversity of being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th Century’s leading Humanitarians. Keller was the first Blind and Deaf person to earn a University Degree and helped found the America Civil Liberties Union ACLU, she received many honors in recognition of her accomplishments. Helen Keller said “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your dreams.


This is Paralympian Juan Jose Mendez Fernandez

He is missing most of one arm and half of one leg. He is Special, but not unique; there are many other athletes like him. So next time you think you can’t, think of Mendez and push on

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