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Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?* With these words, Robert Browning put a whole philosophy into one sentence. It's easy to compare yourself to those who are greatly gifted, accomplished and recognized, and think, "I could never be like that," and then because you could never be like that, turn away and not even try. You may be capable of wonders, but if you don't begin, your hidden talents will not emerge. Do the best you can with what you've got. Pay attention to detail, strive always to improve, and don't let yourself get discouraged. If you do only what you know you can and never try for for more, the easy old familiar path will soon become a rut. Fear of failure stops more people than just about anything else. Reach for the stars, and if you are unable to grasp them, take their light as your guide. Don't do nothing because you think you can only do a little.** * Robert Browning (1812 - 1889), Andrea del Sarto, 1855 ** "Don't do nothing . . ." - Michael Stovall, 1996 |