Fuel others with positive energy.
By Jon Gordon
With so many people in the world telling us we can't succeed, we need to hear people telling us we can.
I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to
Cornell University because they wouldn't accept me and even if they did I
wouldn't be able to do the work. (It's funny that I'm a writer now).
I almost didn't apply but a few days later I saw Ivan Foldfarb, a
former teacher, in the hallway and asked him about Cornell. He said, "If
you get in, then you go. You can do it." His words made all the
difference. I applied, was accepted and majored in Lacrosse.
Too often we think it's our role to inject a dose of "reality" into
someone's life. We think it's our job to protect people from the pain of
failure and defeat. We think we must point out how bad the economy is
and how horrible the job market is and how the sky is falling. We think
that dreams were meant for others.
I say there are enough
pessimists and "realists" in the world. The world doesn't need more
negativity and impossible thinkers. The world needs more optimists,
encouragers, and inspirers.
The world needs more people to
speak into the hearts of others and say "I believe in you." "Follow your
passion and live your purpose." "If you have the desire then you also
have the power to make it happen." "Keep working hard." "You're
improving and getting better. Keep it up." "The economy is tough but you
can still grow your business." "The job market is not great but I
believe you'll find the right job for you." "We've hit a lot of
obstacles but we'll get the project finished." "Even if you fail it will
lead to something even better." "You're learning and growing."
When it comes to encouragement I know that every one of us loves
working for and with people who bring out the best in us. We love being
around people who uplift us and make us feel great.
And while
we'll always remember the negative people who told us we couldn't
accomplish something, we will always cherish and hold a special place in
our heart for those who encouraged us.
Today I want to
encourage you to be an encourager. So often the difference between
success and failure is belief. And so often that belief is instilled in
us by someone who encouraged us.
Today decide to be that person
who instills a positive belief in someone who needs to hear your
encouraging words. Uplift someone who is feeling down. Fuel your team
with your positive energy. Rally others to focus on what is possible
rather than what seems impossible.
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