The only people who never fail

are those who never try.

-- Ilka Chase

Inspirational Short Story, Female Fantasy Art, Relaxing Music

A boy once asked his grandfather how he had become so happy and successful in his life.

"Right decisions," replied his grandfather.

The boy thought for a while and then asked a second question, "But how do you learn to make right decisions?"

The grandfather answered quickly with a twinkle in his eye, "Wrong decisions!"

We, too, will learn from our "wrong decisions," our mistakes.

Whenever we try anything, there is always the possibility of failure.

We must learn to not let this keep us from trying.

When we are willing to try, we have already conquered our fear.

We can grow no matter what the outcome is.

Always think of what you have to do as easy

and it will become so.

-- Emile Corie

How we think about the activities before us is very important.

If we think cleaning the garage is hard, dirty, and no chance for fun, that's just how it will feel.

We'll be tired before we even begin.

However, if we approach it like a treasure hunt, expecting to rediscover some long-forgotten treasures, we'll enjoy the task. In fact, it will feel like a game.

The thoughts we carry in our minds determine whether our tasks are fun or not.

What good fortune it is that we can control those thoughts.

If we approach an assignment for school or a job believing that we're able to do it, that it's not too hard for us, we'll finish with ease.

Our thoughts determine our successes. In this way, our lives are in our own hands.

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03/05/2014

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