Every single one of us on the planet has a duty to shine. Every single one of us has been gifted certain talents that make us unique and special. The mass hallucination of our society suggests that greatness is reserved for the chosen few. This is not true. Each of us has skills and capacities that would astound us if we got to know them. It's simply a matter of making the time to cultivate our talents.
The greatest crime a leader can commit is self-betrayal. This is a big point. I believe that nothing will break your heart more than getting to the end of your life and realizing that you used only a fraction of your talents. Conversely, nothing will make you happier than spending each day of the rest of your life making sure that you shine. Playing your best game. Reaching for the stars. Greatness has not been reserved for the chosen few. Greatness has, indeed, been reserved for you.
It is easy to resign yourself to a life of mediocrity. It is easy to come home after a busy day of work and watch TV for four hours. It is easy to criticize and condemn others. What takes inner strength is having the discipline to overcome the pull of gravity and develop your highest abilities. But that is also one of the greatest secrets of happiness. And you deserve happiness both at work and at home. Remember, people love doing business with people who love doing business.
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