One of the most written about (and therefore most quoted) people in history is Abraham Lincoln. Given that, it would make sense to share some of Abe’s wisdom here. Today, I share one I profoundly agree with, but don’t remember reading before. I hope it challenges and excites you as much as it does me.

Abraham Lincoln - possiblities

Questions to Ponder

– What do I see as impossible?

– What is something that happened that I previously thought impossible?

– What made it happen?

Action Steps

1. Think about your passions and your fondest wishes.

2.  Apply those intently and intentionally on barriers that seem insurmountable.

3.  Remind yourself of today’s quotation daily.

My Thoughts

A willing heart. What does that mean? I believe it means having deeply held values and beliefs. It means an openness to finding new solutions. It means a steadfast purpose. How do I come up with those words? When you look at the life of President Lincoln and think about the “impossible” things he helped happen in our country, you see all of those things.

All of us face obstacles that seem insurmountable – things that seem impossible. A willing heart doesn’t lose faith and keeps firmly focused on the desirable outcome, no matter how “impossible” it might seem at any moment. Look around you at this moment – there are likely several things near you (including the device you are reading this on) that at some point people would have said were “impossible.” With a willing heart and a willingness to work, who knows what might happen next.

 

 

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been twice named as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog has been named on many “best of” lists. LeadersHum has named him one of the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

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