Booker
Taliaferro Washington (1865-1915) instilled the highest aspirations in those on
the lowest rungs of society, not despite their challenges, but rather in spite
of them. He was motivator who espoused self-reliance as a paradigm for change
during his “Sunday Evening Talks.” Mr. Washington has been one of my lifelong “mentors”
who has taught me the importance of working smarter. I’d like to share this
daily affirmation I say to myself in front of the mirror from his audio book/book
“Character Building” which I listen to repeatedly. Oftentimes, I fall asleep
with it playing in my headphones so that his powerful words can seep into my
unconscious mind, and I awaken with a renewed level of commitment to going to
the next-level of achievement.
“I am not
going to be conquered by life, mean thoughts, words and acts any longer.
Hereafter all my thoughts, all my words, all my acts, shall be large, generous,
high, pure.” – Booker T. Washington, Character Building
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