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Think Possible, Not Impossible!

When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he tried over 2,000 experiments before he got it to work. A reporter asked him how it felt to fail so many times. Mr. Edison replied, "I never failed once. I invented the light bulb. It just happened to be a 2,000-step process."

When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, it did not ring off the hook with calls from potential backers. After making a demonstration call, President Rutherford Hayes said, "That's an amazing invention, but who would ever want to use one of them?"

Wilma Rudolph was the 20th of 22 children. She was born prematurely and her survival was doubtful. When she was 4 years old, she got double pneumonia and scarlet fever, which left her with a paralyzed left leg. At age 9, she removed the metal leg brace she had been dependent on and began to walk without it. By 13 she had developed a rhythmic walk, which doctors said was a miracle. That same year she decided to become a runner. She entered a race and came in last. For the next few years every race she entered, she came in last. Everyone told her to quit, but she kept running. One day she actually won a race. And then another. From then on she won every race she entered. Eventually this little girl, who was told she would never walk again, went on to win 3 gold medals in track and field at the 1960 Olympic Games.

The Moral of the Above Stories:

KEEP TRYING! Sometimes in life we're surrounded by people telling us that something cannot be done. It is in those moments that we have an opportunity to show them, and ourselves, what is indeed possible. Remember, the finest steel is made only after it is sent through the hottest furnace.

A winner is not one who never fails, but one who never quits!

What's Possible For Getting Fit And Being Healthier?

It's extremely easy to gain weight and to get out of shape. However, losing weight and getting back into shape is not so easy. You have to work hard at it, and persevere through struggles. People who have been out of shape and worked hard to regain a healthy fitness level are people who decided that they truly wanted to improve their health and fitness... and they stuck with it for as long as it took.

Determination is the only thing that will keep you on track to getting into better shape. In order to ensure that your determination does not flounder, you'll need to have the help of all those who are around you – your family, your friends, your teachers; in other words, everyone. You should have a healthy diet drawn up by a nutritionist and an exercise routine put together that meets your abilities and goals. It's important to keep in mind that no one should attempt to lose weight or exercise for better fitness without consulting a specialist and informing your physician. It can be dangerous and sometimes even fatal.

Once you have the details of your fitness and health program all you have to do is to stick to the routine with total commitment and determination. Be prepared for slow results in the beginning and an initial feeling of disappointment; but once the routine sets in it will become easier to follow and maintain. When it comes to what's possible in getting fit and becoming healthier, the answer lies within you. If your heart is set on it, and you're determined and committed, anything is possible with the proper approach, support and goals. Remember ─ a winner is not one who never fails, but one who never quits!

Look out on the horizon of the life in front of you. What do you see? What do you hope for? What do you want to achieve? As you reach for your dreams beyond the horizon, keep the following equations in min:

Fear + Doubt = Limitations
Courage + Confidence = Endless Possibilities

Which equation do you tend to choose when faced with challenges? Only you can choose which equation you'll live your life in. Ultimately, you will become what you concentrate your attention and efforts on.

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