Accomplishments
\r\nGreat power comes from accomplishing something you set your mind to. In the legends, when a knight defeats an enemy in battle, he absorbs the strength of that enemy. So it is when we overcome a weakness, resist a temptation, or achieve a goal we've set. We absorb the strength of the challenge into our being and become stronger. For one, an accomplishment might mean getting straight As, for another it means making the drill team, and for another it's overcoming a weakness, like cleaning up your language.
\r\nThere's always a gap between where we are and where we'd like to be. Sometimes the gap is small. Sometimes it's huge. Whatever your gap, stay positive, keep closing the gap, and beware of the perfectionist inside you who is never pleased. Closing the gap even a little is an accomplishment to be proud of.
\r\nCompiled From:
\r\n\"The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make\" - Sean Covey, p. 284