I can look back at my own life and see where a few words of praise have sharply changed my entire future. Can't you say the same thing about your life?
Interpretation
Words of praise can significantly influence a person's path in life.
This quote emphasizes the profound impact that positive reinforcement and encouragement can have on an individual's journey. It suggests that a simple acknowledgment of someone's efforts or potential can lead to meaningful changes in their future, highlighting the importance of supporting others through kind words.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire young students.
When I asked him -Mr.Henry Ford- if he ever worried, he replied: "No. I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe that every-thing will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about?
Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.
By talking to yourself about the things you have to be grateful for you can fill your mind with thoughts that soar and sing.
It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.
Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire.
When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.
The time when there is no one there to feel sorry for you or to cheer for you is when a player is made.
Perseverance has always just been something that was in me. And it was a tool that came in very handy as a ballerina.
High calls low and low calls high. I tell you, if you were in such dire straits as I was, you too would elevate your thoughts. The lower you are, the higher your mind will want to soar.
You had better live your best and act your best and think your best today; for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow.
Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.
Find out what you love._x000D_ Do it because you love it._x000D_ Stick with it._x000D_ Start now.
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