AGILE IN ACTION

Thursday, 1 March 2007

We're not limited by our abilities, but by our vision

Posted by Simon Baker

Ralph Waldo Emerson said: People only see what they are prepared to see . Try to see what is invisible to others. Recognise the hidden potential. Create a vision, believe in it and aspire to it.

But that’s not enough. W. Clement Stone said: There is something more important than believing: Action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren’t enough who will move ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision . Have the courage of your convictions . Be brave and take concrete steps to realize your vision.

Think about vision, courage and taking action when someone says "Oh that wouldn’t work here."

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