For sports lovers especially basketball fans, the name Michael Jordan is a familiar one. From a very young age he had only one dream-to become a basketball player. But because of his height, he faced constant rejection and humiliation on the court. Still, he kept trying. Finally, when he got a chance, he entered the court and proved himself. Through hard work he went on to become one of the greatest players of all time. Michael Jordan is regarded as the best basketball player ever.
Some people may not know the name J.K. Rowling, but everyone knows ‘Harry Potter’. J.K. Rowling is the author of ‘Harry Potter’. Today she is one of the world’s most widely read and admired writers. But her beginning was not so bright-twelve publishers had mercilessly rejected her manuscript of ‘Harry Potter’. Yet she did not lose hope and continued her efforts. The rest is history.
There are many talented people who are rejected in the beginning. But they achieve success later in life through hard work and relentless effort. The very reasons others find to reject or dismiss us can, in fact, become the reasons for our success. That is why we must place our trust not in others’ words, but in our own ability. That trust is self-confidence-the determination never to give up.
So never stop trying. Success will surely come your way.
Regards
Prof Antoney P Joseph
