In my life, I don't have roadblocks and obstacles. I might have something you would call a 'challenge.' I throw that out the window, and I call that a wonderful opportunity.
Interpretation
Challenges can be seen as opportunities rather than obstacles.
Frances Hesselbein emphasizes a positive mindset towards life's difficulties by reframing challenges as wonderful opportunities. Instead of viewing them as roadblocks, she suggests that we approach challenges with an open and optimistic attitude, allowing for growth and development through adversity.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience and personal growth.
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There are three things, to my account, that I need each day. One of them is something to look up to, another is something to look forward to, and another is someone to chase.
I'm not going to be the next anything. I'm going to be the first me, and someone's going to follow, and then they'll be the next me.
With goals you can create the future in advance.
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