A Great lesson from Abraham Lincoln... . . Read this! Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. . . He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown. . . He could have quit many times – but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the United States history. . . Here is a sketch of Lincoln’s road to the White House: . . 1. 1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them. . . 2. 1818 His mother died. . . 3. 1831 Failed in business. . . 4. 1832 Ran for state legislature – lost. . . 5. 1832 Also lost his job – wanted to go to law school but couldn’t get in. . . 6. 1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. . He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt. . . 7. 1834 Ran for state legislature again – won. . . 8. 1835 Was engaged to be marr...
THIS IS SAID TO BE A TRUE STORY THAT HAPPENED IN INDIA. . PLEASE READ...! I was walking around in a Big Bazar store making shopping, when I saw a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.. . The Cashier said, "I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll." . Then the little boy turned to me and asked: ''Uncle, are you sure I don't have enough money?'' . I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy the doll, my dear.'' . The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. . Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to. . "It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much . I wanted to Gift her for her BIRTHDAY. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there." . His eyes were so sad while saying this. My Sister...
In order to live a happy life, you need to know the following real facts: . 1. There are different types of human beings on earth. Some people are sadists, some people will hate you without reason, some people enjoy making other people sad, some people will laugh at you, they just enjoy doing it. Some people will love you without reason and some will like to cheat you. Be prepared to meet these various people and don't care about whatever whoever may be. . 2. Never you make an attempt to please everybody. If you want to please everybody, then you are just disturbing yourself for nothing because it is NOT possible to please everybody. . 3. Do not feel inferior. Do not allow any human being make you feel inferior. Always be yourself where ever you are. No human being is perfect. No human being is complete. You are just like any other human being. . 4. Challenges and problems are part of life. There is no human being that does not have problems. If anyone sa...
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