The Greatness In Us All

Listen up boys and girls. I'm going to ask you a question you've never been asked before:
"Are you prepared for greatness?"

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Never underestimate another person's achievements. The greatness of a deed is not in the action only; it lies more in the story behind it. The circumstances, the challenges, the impact. They all matter so much, and more often than not you'll find these attributes are discreet or just plain hidden. We try to dehumanize the things that happen around us, thus taking away the awe and the admiration that ought to be attached to them. Next time you read of someone who did something, go and read more. Delve deep into the story, and you could be surprised to see how their deed gradually appears more and more fascinating. Learn of the obstacles, the situations, the people, the characters surrounding the action and you will really know what the person went through and what he/she is made of. Casting away my infamous cynicism for a moment, I dare to contend that you're bound to find so much to like in the people around you. Don't be scared to like them; don't be scared to admire them for what they've achieved. It is most rewarding to share in other peoples' happiness, I assure you.

And so it goes for all of us. You know your obstacles, your situations, your people, your characters - your story. Go out, prepare yourself for the deed that really is great. Be ready to look at things in perspective, be ready to pat yourself on the back, be ready to stand up tall and proud and to know you've achieved something. Know thyself. True respect is what so many of us yearn for, and this is definitely a place to find it.