The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.
Saul AlinskyRead
There can be no darker or more devastating tragedy than the death of man's faith in himself and in his power to direct his future.
Interpretation
Losing faith in oneself is a profound tragedy that hinders personal growth and the ability to shape one's destiny.
This quote emphasizes the critical importance of self-belief and personal agency. When an individual loses confidence in their abilities and potential to shape their future, it becomes a significant psychological setback that can lead to despair and inaction. The death of faith in oneself not only limits personal progress but can also have far-reaching consequences in oneβs life and the lives of others.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire individuals to believe in their potential.
The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.
Lest we forget at least an over the shoulder acknowledgment to the very first radical: from all our legends, mythology and history (and who is to know where mythology leaves off and history begins - or which is which), the very first radical known to man who rebelled against the establishment and did it so effectively that he at least won his own kingdom - Lucifer.
The second rule is: Never go outside the experience of your people. When an action is outside the experience of the people, the result is confusion, fear, and retreat.
The first step in community organization is community disorganization. The disruption of the present organization is the first step toward community organization. Present arrangements must be disorganized if they are to be displace by new patterns.... All change means disorganization of the old and organization of the new.
The threat is generally more terrifying than the thing itself.
Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.
There is no perfect time to write. There is only now.
A world of abundance surrounds you, if only you will step up and claim it. Make life happen through you rather than letting it happen to you. It will make all the difference in the world.
You seldom, if ever, get lucky sitting down.
The thoughts you choose to think and believe right now are creating your future. These thoughts form your experiences, tomorrow, next week, and next year.
You have to show up in the World Cup, and in the World Cup anything can happen.
When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, its ready to climb.
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