FOLLOW THE LEADER
insignificant at the time, like tiny mountain rivulets that come
together to create a mighty river, these decisions join together
to move us with increasing force toward our final destiny. Over
time, our choices become habits of the heart.^33
- There is something else, however, that has ruined more good
men and women than failure and trial ever have. It is success,
the dangling opportunity for security and advancement. For so
many of us, this is the crucible where the fire burns hottest, and
it is when faced with the prospect of personal triumph that our
character is most tried and tested...^34
- Success has a disorienting effect on most of us. Having
struggled so long in the upward climb and worn ourselves out,
we arrive at our long dreamed-of position at the top only to
stop doing the things that got us there in the first place. Having
so long denied ourselves, having sacrificed present pleasure in
pursuit of future gain, once there it is difficult not to drop
everything in order to smell the roses...^35
- Most people like to win, to be on a winning team, or to be a
part of a winning effort. The desire to win inspires people,
and a leader who projects a winning attitude or winning ways
attracts people who want to win. No one that I know wakes up
in the morning hoping their day will be a failure...^36
- THINKING
If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don’t.
If you’d like to win but you think you can’t,
It’s almost a cinch you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost,
For out of the world we find
Success begins with a fellow’s will –
It’s all in the state of mind.
If you think you’re outclassed, you are;
You’ve got to think high to rise;
