THE VIRTUES OF SELF APTITUDE
Our tendency is to depend too much on fate or change, or some other person to help us and to pull our chest nut out of the fire. This habit destroys the springs of action. But if we have courage, and initiative, we may become the Masters of our own destiny. There are many who make their fortune by their own efforts. If it's God who has given us strength of body and power of mind, he surely expects us to help ourselves with these. It's our duty to develop the gifts that God has given us.
"The Carter" who started cursing fate when the wheels of his cart fell in a rut is a typical example of this attitude. Also a famous writer "Zig Ziglar" started that;
"It's our attitude and not aptitude that determines altitude".
Self reliance is the parent of many virtues. The self-reliant man is patient and persevering. He does not envy others, nor do he think of begging favours of others. He faces his misfortune with a quiet courage. Therefore Emerson calls self-reliance "The essence heroism", the first secret of success'- The self-reliant man feels neither fear nor shame to labour with his own hands, if necessary. He is always learning new lessons, gathering valuable experience.
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The history of human achievement is indeed, a record of what man can do by himself. Great heroes, great scientists, great business men they were all self-made men. "Michael Faraday" began as a book binder but came to be one of the greatest scientist of the world.
"Vidy as agar" was a poor Brahmin's son but he made himself the most honoured man of his age by dint of his own efforts.
Self-reliance does not mean that one should be proud about oneself. It should always go hand in hand with a proper feeling of modesty. Another defect to be guarded against is selfishness. A man should act not for himself but be ready to lend a helping hand to others in their need.
Finally, the self-reliant man should not be unwilling to accept help from others. Generally, the world estimates us as we estimate ourselves. If we think poorly of our own abilities, if we look to others for guidance at every step, we cannot expect others to rate us high. The best course is to start working in our own capacity.
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If you can not rely on your self you can never lean on anybody without falling. Be real, be confident, be bold and take positive action today.
Self-reliance is a virtue! We can learn it, if we don't possess it. It's what defines a true man.
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The ziglar quote has no source. This is what you do. At the bottom of your post, after image source, put material sources Then list all the links of the materials you used. That will solve it. @cisse56
Have source the paragraph now.
Inspirational and motivating post
Good motivation
Man should not hesitate to get help from others....... Nice one
This is so nice. And for the motivation.