Saturday, August 9, 2008

Countdown to Self-esteem Day (4)

The father of the retarded boy said, "There are no limits to what he can do." Such self-deception may console the parent, but denial of the son's limitations must exacerbate the frustration of failure.

To avoid disappointment, learn your limitations.

A negative outcome does not necessarily imply negligence or sloth. Being more diligent and trying harder does not ensure a favorable result. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we fail.

Slow-but-steady wins the race only when Swift stumbles.

Effective motivation instills a positive attitude while exorcising wishful thinking.

In the real world, proficiency matters more than sincerity; if your best isn't good enough, try something else.

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