Three Minute Leadership: Hope
To: The Great Leaders Who Have a Passion for Continuous Learning
In his new book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn, John Maxwell writes about the importance of hope:
“Hope is a beautiful thing. It shines brightest when the hour is darkest. Hope sings when all melodies are gone. It believes when the evidence is limited. Hope gives to us even when we have little or nothing left. It is one of the most precious things we have in life. Hope is inspiring. It gives us the motivation for living and learning.”
Hope, he says, “says yes to life…fills us with energy… and focuses forward.” It is a magnificent gift, yet it is only the beginning. It is the fire starter for action and belief. A dear friend and mentor once told me: “Hope is not a plan.” Action is needed to make plans and dreams a reality. Hope is the road to belief. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote: “Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.” What you think is what you are. Have hope to start the fire; take action to change the world.
Have a beautiful day and an extraordinary week!!!
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