NEVER QUIT...!!!
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