ANCIENT& not so ancient WISDOM
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January 24, 2003

At the moment we begin to believe, we begin to achieve.

- Jeffrey Hansler (1957 - )

Belief is something more than thought: it is a taste of a future time, a passion for possibilities, and a hand on hope of a created change. When developing and delivering programs, it is my one resounding desire, that during some portion of the program, everyone in the audience will gain at least one moment of belief. My responsibility is to do everything I can to bring that possibility to reality. The speaking is not important, the training is not important, the performance is not important, except as vehicles to provide an opportunity for someone to find a belief that will serve them long after the program has been forgotten.  The power of belief is phenomenal.

The picture included is not a really an "attractive" picture. I'm the one in the air hoisted by his  shorts. What is good about the picture is we did win the "line out" (Rugby term for gaining possession of the ball). I picked this picture, because I am lucky to be on a team with an amazing group of men (I've been playing a month). They come together to accomplish victory - something they believe in - and often it is the sheer act of belief that brings victory. In this particular game, we began the second half down three tries (17 points) and came back to win by stopping the opposing team an arms length away from a try (I was not on the field at the time, in case you were wondering). It is an honor to be on the team with them.  

The power of their belief is contagious....and your beliefs will serve not only you, they will serve those you come in contact with. 

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Footnote: Approximately 25% of the rugby players in the US are women.

Wishing you great and continued success!

Sincerely,