“ To live a meaningful life, you must find something you believe in wholeheartedly. ”
D uring college, I took classes that dealt with non-profit management. One of the most important lessons I learned was the concept of finding a cause that you believe in with all your heart. One of my professors said that you must demonstrate your belief by giving to the cause. Highly effective people are those who operate in areas where they possess great belief. A good salesperson believes in his or her product. A great salesperson not only believes in the product but also exudes passion and purpose connected to the product. To live a meaningful life, you must find something you believe in wholeheartedly. For parents, this may be creating a quality life for a family. For an athlete, knowing that with enough focus and conditioning one will excel in a sport. For teachers, this
is probably the belief that all students can learn. For students, it’s believing that you have the ability to earn an A or a B instead of settling for a C. Whatever you believe in, recognize it’s the belief that keeps you going when you are tired, weary, and worn down. This belief lifts you when others put you down and gives you the courage to try again when it appears you’ve fallen short. This kind of passionate belief inspires others to believe as well. To live a highly successful life, you must believe in yourself. You are your primary reason for success. You are the agent of your own success—and you must exude a passion for your purpose. If you are not strong and determined, you will have great difficulty getting others to believe in you. Believe in yourself.
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