Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Hammarskjold on Circumstances and Responsibility
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“We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours.”
- Dag Hammarskjold (1905–1961)
Swedish diplomat and economist
Nobel Prize winner
Give more luck…
"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
– Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
American statesman, scientist, and printer
luck: noun: a force that makes things happen
You want more luck? Be the force that makes it happen…
- Prepare. Work hard to be ready for the opportunities that are important to you. Research. Practice. Perfect.
- Be awake. Pay attention to the people, events, and things around you. Evaluate logically and trust your gut instinct.
- Take action. Put yourself out there. Explore. Be vulnerable. Make contact with people. Take risks.
- Expect positive results. Optimism improves your chances. If (when) you fail, embrace the lesson and continue on, smarter.
That’s it. Now go be lucky (and make something good happen).
(inspire someone with a Push Your Luck pocket card or wristband)
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Have you seen Viktor Frankl’s (Holocaust survivor and author of the classic, A Man’s Search for Meaning – a GiveMore favorite) talk on inspiring others and ourselves (4.5 minutes)? The concluding thought on sparks and presupposing is great. Watch it here.
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