3. DEVOTION TO GOALS – The Devotion to Goals of Bessie Coleman
AFTERWORD From selling the most raffle tickets to becoming the best manicurist to turning herself into a top daredevil pilot, Bessie had versatility and stayed devoted to her goals. No matter her successes, she was not easily satisfied with herself and always strived to do better. This was her perfectionism , a characteristic you also have. She could overcome her fear of failure and, just as importantly, didn’t worry about what other people thought if she was different. These two qualities are courage and willingness to take chances , ones you can adopt and develop. Like you, Bessie had imagination and could think in new combinations and see things from a different perspective. Read the last few pages again and you will find her idealism in full display. To achieve her goal of being a pilot, Bessie continually accumulated new information by reading and ques- tioning people who know. This is the characteristic of knowledge , a trait you have and will learn more about in the next story. “ Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.” – Elbert Hubbard TO BE A GENIUS How did Bessie go after what she wanted? How did she get control of her life and schedule? How did her daily accomplishments help her reach her biggest goals? What is one of your most important goals? What action could you take towards it today? Make the decision and go for it. It can be done! You can do it.
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