People often wonder how greatness gets started: for the most part, it’s because someone believes it can happen. Examples are literally all around us: common, everyday people and ideas that can be changed with care, focus, hard work, creativity, attention to detail and reinforcement. Sometimes they’re people: with a little coaching and mentoring, they can become future superstars and leaders. Other times they’re ideas: with some research and perseverance, these can take on new meanings and forms. And then there are things: think before casting any aside and you might find hidden treasures. The most rewarding parts of our careers and lives are when we mold and shape something new and better out of things that are already there. Mostly, these happen because someone believes in something (or someone): that simple act can inspire someone to believe in themselves, and after that, anything’s possible. I’ve seen it with the college recruits we hired, mentored, and supported: optimistic people who, with a little time and showcasing, had the opportunity to become great thinkers and performers. Help someone believe in themselves and achieve their goals today.
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (1913 – 1980): American track and field athlete and four-time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games
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