Have you ever had big dreams or plans that you plan to do or accomplish some time in your life but you failed to accomplish them because of what somebody who is important to you said because they didn’t want you to be hurt or they just plain didn’t want you to succeed?
I remember a few years ago I was listening to Doctor Stan Harris and he shared this poem and I am sure it will motivate you a lot after reading it, so here it is.
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DANGEROUS PEOPLE
The dangerous people are not the ones,
Who hit you with clubs and rob you with guns,
The people won’t attack your character traits
Or belittle your abilities to your face!
It likely will be a well meaning friend,
Who merely crashes your will to win!
No he doesn’t rob you or point a gun,
He simply says ‘It can’t be done’
When pointed to many who already are
He smiles and says they’re better than we are
Personality wise and abilities too,
They are way ahead of what others can do!
It matters not that his word is untrue,For you, for the others must know you!
So you’re robbed of your hopes, your dreams to succeed,
Robbed of the faith that made you believe
And left to doubt if you’ll ever achieve!!!
So the deadliest of people is not he with a gun,
But he or she who tells you, ‘It can’t be done’
For that taken by burglars can be gotten again
But nothing can replace your will to win!!!
Now that’s why you’re on sites like these. I don’t tell you what you can’t do but what you CAN DO!!! I believe in you and all that you stand for. Don’t allow anyone to steal that dream that is birthed inside you. Go To Work and Make It Real!!!
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BRIAN,
Greetings from rural Australia.
How true!
As young children most of us are fearless. We’re indestructible and can do everything. Are into everything. Experiment at every opportunity.
Until Mum and Dad interfere. And instil fear.
As we get older, we become more uncertain. Because now we’re in school and fear is reinforced by our teachers and others in authority. Our school mates are ‘falling into line’.
Then we get a job and become even more ultra cautious. Because if we don’t follow the corporate code, we lose our job.
The strait jacket of conformity gets tighter and tighter. Only a few Houdini like personalities truly break free.
Just as 97% of murders are committed by someone the victim knows, this personal destruction is done by parents, friends and people in authority who we know.
As in your poem.
Again. How true!!!!
A good post, Brian.
Take care,
CAROL
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Thanks for the comment Carol. You are right that when we get older we tend to begin to believe in ourselves less…Whereas when you tell a child No that means nothing to them
Wow, great post Brian!
Many people don’t believe of themselves, until realize that they have to work on it.
Regards,
Budi
Thanks Budi. Yes you must work in order to achieve your dreams and not allow those Naysayers to tell you what your life is about and what you can and can’t do!!!