We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don't know where you're aiming, you don't have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared.
Mary Kay AshRead
God does not ask your ability Or your inability. He asks only your availability.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that one's willingness to participate is more important than their skills or limitations.
Mary Kay Ash highlights the importance of being open and available to opportunities rather than focusing on one's abilities or lack thereof. This serves as a reminder that many successes stem from simply being willing to step forward, regardless of the qualifications one may think they lack.
Themes
AvailabilityOpportunityMotivationParticipationSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth and career development.
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