Inspirational Interlude

by Dave on August 26, 2007 · 6 comments

The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone. — Orison Swett Marden

The quote above rang true for me when I came across it in a journal I received as part of my company’s 2-day culture shaping workshop. I’ve often used quotes as motivational tools for staff, and myself, and I drew an instant connection between the message in this one and my solo backpacking trip.

I interpret it to mean the growth and personal potential I hope to realize is within my power to achieve, and not by a simple change in physical location, the luck of the Irish, or support of others. I have the power to realize my full potential here and now, in my seat, at my computer desk in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Of course, I think it’ll be a heck of a lot more fun to “be here and now” while sipping a Capirinha on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro!!

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6 Comments

Michael @ Traveling Stories Ma August 26, 2007 at 4:41 pm

An interesting quote, it brought back some of my readings from the Tao Te Ching which deals with personal influence versus that of fate.

Michael

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Dave August 27, 2007 at 1:22 am

Glad it struck a chord. Thanks for the link back!

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Michael @ Traveling Stories Magazine August 26, 2007 at 11:41 am

An interesting quote, it brought back some of my readings from the Tao Te Ching which deals with personal influence versus that of fate.

Michael

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Dave August 26, 2007 at 8:22 pm

Glad it struck a chord. Thanks for the link back!

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