As long as we are persistence in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time.
Interpretation
Persistence in pursuing our goals leads to personal growth, but the timing of our success is beyond our control.
This quote by Denis Waitley emphasizes the importance of persistence in striving towards our ultimate goals or destinies. It suggests that while we can work hard and remain dedicated to our pursuits, we must recognize that the moment when we realize our potential and achieve our goals will occur according to its own timeline, not necessarily when we want it to. Thus, patience is essential as growth unfolds in its rightful time.
In practice
In a graduation speech to inspire students about their future.
Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now. Because success is heavy, carries a responsibility with it, it is much easier to procrastinate and live on the "someday I'll" philosophy.
Winners have the ability to step back from the canvas of their lives like an artist gaining perspective. They make their lives a work of art - an individual masterpiece.
Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present toward the future.
The easiest thing to do in the world is to neglect the important and give in to the urgent.
You are an uncut gemstone of priceless value. Cut and polish your potential with knowledge, skills and service and you will be in great demand throughout your life.
Expect the best; convert problems into opportunities; be dissatisfied with the status quo; focus on where you want to go, instead of where you're coming from; and most importantly, decide to be happy, knowing it's an attitude, a habit gained from daily practice, and not a result or payoff.
Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, 'I am of no value', is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought — so what are you lacking? If you have will-power , then you can do anything. It is usually said that you are your own master.
If you are hopeful, if you are optimistic, other people want to help you. And if you are down in the dumps, other people may still help you, but I've noticed that they're walking, not running, over to you.
You have to believe in yourself in spite of what other people believe.
Showing up fully exactly where you are is the fastest way to get where you want to go!
People who get comfortable in their spirit miss what they were created for. They were created to magnify the glory of the world.
Fear is not a word in my football documentary.
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