This article was great. The desire to be great is what every person strives for, regardless of their profession. The million dollar question is how? How do you become great? Sure, some people are blessed with certain God given abilities. Like the ability to quickly understand how to solve complex math problems, the ability to sing, or play an instrument or play basketball. I remember a friend from high school that was so smart that everyone knew that person would become the next millionaire entrepreneur, or the next brain surgeon. What was so extraordinary about my friend was that he made it look so easy. Regardless of the subject, he would always know the answer. For the rest of us ordinary folks who didn't have that luxury, we had to study twice as hard to just to pass the course.
What I realize now that I didn't understand back then was that because I put in the extra time to work hard, I made better grades in the classroom and I now apply hard work to my life. So it really doesn't manner how you got there, everyone can be great. Now I truly believe that some people are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. I
Great story. You are right, we all have talents and greatness it is just finding them. Some do have to work harder than others. The ones that have to work harder though, I believe, end up better off in the end because of it. By having to work hard at something, you learn a lot along the way.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Terri. If you work hard at something and put in the dedication, you are better off in the long run. It develops strength, perseverance and great character. This would be something great to talk about with your students, no matter the age.
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