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Date: 29 March 2006 15:48:25
A friend has just sent me an email which made me realise the power of determination. Over the past week or so, probably brought on by one or two recent events, I have been thinking and saying something, which caused numerous friends to object and tell me off (in the nicest possible way). Their objections were certainly encouraging, but this particular friend worded it in a different way which kind of struck home.
What he/she described was basically self fullfilling prophesy. If you have the self belief and determination to climb that hill, and keep telling yourself that you will get to the top, then you probably will. But if you start off on a hike, look at the hill and think, 'I'll never get to the top of that' and keep telling yourself that, then you are less likely to, because you don't believe in your own abilities.
I think that self belief, determination and confidence are among the most valuable personal qualities someone can have. And that email has made me determined to be more positive about this particular aspect of my life. So thank you - you know who you are. :)