I've learned some exciting things - mostly, that people really want to help each other; and that, if you can lay out a vision for them - and that vision is sincere and genuine - they'll get interested.
Interpretation
People are eager to assist when presented with a sincere vision.
In this quote, Michael J. Fox emphasizes the intrinsic desire of individuals to support one another, highlighting that a clear and genuine vision can inspire engagement and collaboration. He suggests that an authentic call to action can motivate people to contribute to a common goal, leading to collective efforts in achieving a shared aspiration.
In practice
In a team meeting to foster collaboration and support.
I find as long as I acknowledge the truth of something, then that's it. I know what it is and then I can operate. But if I overestimate the downside of something or the challenge of something and I get too obsessed about the difficulty of it, then I don't leave enough room to be open to the upside, the possibility.
My whole life, meeting people is like a blind date, because I feel like they've already seen the video on me.
There are no moments you have frozen in amber. It's moving, it's changing, so appreciate what's good about right now and be ready for what's next.
There's always failure. And there's always disappointment. And there's always loss. But the secret is learning from the loss, and realizing that none of those holes are vacuums.
Certainly people have a lot tougher situations than I've had to deal with. But I will say we are all dying from the moment we are born. This is not just rehearsal.
I'm a dad, I'm a husband, I'm an activist, I'm a writer and I'm just a student of the world.
We have to help others. I hope that some of the young players today understand that. It's not about them. The Man Upstairs gave them that ability to play, and play consistently, but he also wants them to open their hearts and understand that people need their help.
History has shown that one cannot legislate a culture of integrity. And yet, one of the paramount responsibilities and challenges of corporate leadership is to ensure such a culture.
It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.
A good leader can't get too far ahead of his followers.
The main quality of leadership..........is courage ! If you can dream it, you can do it!
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
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