Lincoln on Crossing The Line

 

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.”

– Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)
16th president of the United States

Before he was elected president, Abraham Lincoln had a business go under, lost a local legislative race, three congressional races and two senatorial races, and lost a bid for the vice presidency (and throughout he lost three sons).

Now Lincoln is regarded as one of the most influential figures in American history for his role in saving the Union and freeing the slaves.

Aurelius on Crossing The Line

 

Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretense.”

–Marcus Aurelius (121–180)
Roman emperor, philosopher

 

With everything, there’s a line.

On one side of the line is a greater chance to make good things happen (better results, better relationships, more responsibility). This is where you’ll find all those people you admire.

On the other side, there’s less of a chance.

And with each line, there’s a choice. You want to cross the line or you don’t. You want the better chance at making good things happen (meaningful things) or you settle with the lesser chance.

Your choice.

It seems simple but…

Then there’ll be those times. Those times when in the short run it’ll seem like you can’t cross the line (no matter what you do).

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