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As promised in the last post, today we will tell you about a person who knows.
We will introduce you to a man whose motto was the following words: “ Nothing is impossible».
18 years - that's exactly how long it took William Boeing to make his name synonymous with aviation. How many years have you been planning to realize your dream?
He turned romance into a profitable business when everyone treated it as entertainment.
“The attitude of society in aeronautics today is such that if anyone expresses hope for its prospects, it will be tantamount to admitting their own madness...” Magazine “Scientific American", 1910
How many ideas have you discarded that seemed unrealistic?
Life's dream and first defeat
William Boeing was born into a wealthy family of a timber merchant. It would seem that material well-being should not push one to take any action. After all, everything is fine.
But when William learned in 1903 about the Wright brothers, who had proven that a person could soar in the sky, thoughts of flight haunted him.
After 3 years, he has the opportunity to fulfill his dream - he gets to the convention of American aviators in Los Angeles. But, despite persuasion, none of the pilots wanted to take him as a passenger. This hit Boeing's pride hard, but at the same time he understood what he would do in the next 20 years.
Preparing to make your dreams come true
William Boeing took a thorough approach to realizing his dream. Unfortunately, we don't know if he had a plan to achieve his goal. But his actions were correct.
From 1908 to 1914, William intensively earned start-up capital for his dream by trading timber. In his free time, he studies the theory of aeronautics and the practice of aircraft construction.
Meeting with a partner
When you wholeheartedly wish for your dream to come true, fate will definitely give you the necessary meetings. This happened with Boeing. A chance meeting with military sailor George Conrad Westervelt determined the future fate of world aviation.
Together they made their first airplane - a seaplane, which was named by their initials B & W. Here is what William Boeing said about this time:
We, as pioneers, landed on an unfamiliar shore, invaded a sphere where any of our new ideas deserved that everyone could confidently declare: “This cannot be.” And yet we had to do the impossible. We tried our best to turn everything we thought was necessary into reality.
Founding of the company
J. Westervelt soon decided to leave the common business and Boeing founded his company Pacific Aero Products on July 15, 1916, to which a year later he gave his name - Boeing Airplane.
Having founded the company, he hired an aircraft designer (this was not easy to do, since there were very few specialists in this profile in the United States) and two very talented engineers. William Boeing immediately decided that he would work with the best, and he was right.
Ups and downs
The further fate of the Boeing company and his life consists of ups and downs. But even not entirely successful times became a springboard for further achievements.
William Boeing always found a way out of the situation. So, when after the First World War the state stopped ordering seaplanes and difficult times came for the company, Boeing decided to “retrain” a little. And Boeing Airplane began producing boats, furniture and even clothing. This saved the company from bankruptcy.
The further development of the company under the strict leadership of William Boeing was so successful that they became leaders in the sky for many years. They had no equal in mail, passenger and military aircraft. However, even now we strongly associate Boeing with aviation. And this is after almost 100 years of the company’s existence!
What is it William Boeing's secret to success? We have highlighted the following key points:
- Defeat is a magic kick to move forward, not a reason to stop.
- You need to approach the realization of your lifelong dream thoroughly, preparing a solid foundation for it.
- Listen to your heart and follow your dreams.
- Invite the best specialists.
- Remember: “Nothing is impossible”!
By the way, at the end of his life, William Boeing made another dream come true. He loved horses very much and in the last years of his life he began breeding horses.
Good luck and victories to you, dear readers!
To achieve success, a person needs a lot: a clearly defined goal and awareness of why it is needed; set deadlines that will not allow you to relax and put things off until later; perseverance and hard work; the ability to analyze your mistakes in order to prevent them in the future.
However, despite the fact that the above conditions are very important, the most important factors remain motivation and inspiration. Sometimes motivation may be lacking - then you should concentrate on your goal and constantly keep it in mind.
Without motivation and desire, it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve anything - all successful people know this.
Nothing is impossible
“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, he can achieve.” The meaning of this quote is that nothing is impossible. This statement belongs to Napoleon Hill, one of the most famous American journalists and author of the popular book “Think and Grow Rich.” This book is Hill's revelation of personal success and life observations.
It was Napoleon Hill who created such a genre in literature as self-help. In addition to “Think and Grow Rich,” he is the author of many more books about personal growth: “16 Laws of Success,” “Keys to Wealth,” “Every Person is Capable of Working Miracles,” and others.
Hill was born in a small hut in the mountains and achieved his success on his own, so this man can be considered a shining example that nothing is impossible in life. The quote above is exactly about this.
You're right
“If you think you are capable of something, you are right; if you are sure that nothing will work out for you, you are also right.”
Henry Ford is a great American industrialist and inventor, creator of the Ford automobile. From his name came the name of such a political economic phenomenon as Fordism, the source of which was the inventor’s book “My Life, My Achievements.”
As with Hill, Ford's personality suggests that nothing is impossible. The quote belonging to him has the following meaning: all great achievements begin in the head. It is enough to believe in your strengths and capabilities, and then success will be guaranteed.
You decide for yourself
“The person you are destined to become is only the person you choose to become.” The author of this statement is Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist, philosopher and social activist. He is considered one of the great thinkers in US history.
Waldo attended Harvard, where he studied theology. He was the first to formulate the philosophy of transcendentalism, the main issues of which are the themes of freedom, personality, and the relationship between the human soul and nature.
How often do we exclaim: “Oh, no, I can’t do this,” or “No, this is unrealistic,” “It’s impossible to achieve this.”
Stop and listen to yourself at this very moment when you say or think this. How do you feel?
These will most likely be feelings of apathy, disbelief, despondency and melancholy. How do you like these sensations? Do you like experiencing them? But these are your thoughts and your feelings.
And be that as it may, you are the one who feels them. So, you yourself wanted it! They wanted to be in this state. Whatever you say, – it is your desire and your choice.
“Stop!” - you say, “I don’t want to feel like this! I want to enjoy life, yes, that’s right - to experience the joy of being alive!”
Yes, do you want it? Do you really want it? What do you do then? Why are you cutting off your path to happiness with your thoughts?
After all, your feelings, your sensations, which ultimately lead you to the emergence of aspirations and desires, are what you choose for yourself, with your own hands, thoughts and actions.
Henry Ford has a wonderful saying: “Telling yourself that you can do something, and telling yourself that you can’t, in both cases you are right.”
And these words again and again confirm the truth that our life and its reality is just. Yes, it really is that simple!
All people who have achieved success in life can confirm this truth to you. They all once made a choice in the direction that everything would work out for them. Simply because they decided not to, without yet knowing how.
In fact - in this world! This is evidenced by the many records set by a person, both sports and achievements in all areas of life - career, business and creativity.
And it all starts with choice - when we decide to become what we dream of becoming.
When you look at a person who has achieved something, some height, which in your opinion is simply unrealistic or difficult to comprehend, think that this person, just like you, once doubted his abilities.
And he also has shortcomings, and even many shortcomings, and he, too, is probably too lazy to get out of bed in the morning. He, just like you, walks on this earth, and sometimes he gets sick, gets upset, wants to eat, sometimes he also gets tired of everything and wants to sleep.
The sun shines on him exactly the same as on you, he has the same two arms and two legs. And he differs from you now only in that he knows - Nothing Is Impossible for Man ! Once upon a time he made a decision about what he wanted to become - he made his choice.
This first invisible step does not even need to be taken with your foot, but much more simply - you don’t even need to expend physical effort on it.
This step - the choice - is made in your head, in your thoughts. You choose the life you want and the one you want.
It’s worse when a person makes the choice that nothing will work out unconsciously, automatically, getting used to failures and constantly attracting more and more failures.
However, remember that, first of all, you are the master of your brain, thoughts, body and soul. You are the captain who leads your ship through life. You and only you are able to control it, otherwise you will be carried along with the flow... Where? Who knows.
Do you want to constantly think - no, this is impossible - this is your choice. But just think what could happen if you tell yourself – this is quite possible!
And even better like this: Nothing Is Impossible for Man ! Say it to yourself again, even if it seems stupid - say it! And now listen to your feelings again. Well, is there a difference? Most likely, you now like the sensations much more. Is it true?
Look at the athletes performing the most difficult stunts. Do you think they learned right away? Of course not. Long training, perseverance, stubbornness, and great desire helped here.
But they all have one thing in common - they all studied, and any study is a methodology, a certain technology. And having learned exactly what needs to be done,With proper and constant practice, absolutely everyone can achieve what they want.
Learn from those who have achieved success! They know for sure - Nothing Is Impossible for Man! Learn these technologies, find yourself a mentor. And absolutely everything will become possible for you, because it will be your choice!
Since childhood, we have known many names of famous people. But few people realize that they had to do the impossible to be who they became, and for history to know their names.
Marley Metlin
Since Marley became deaf at the age of one and a half years, her motto all her life was: “I only can’t hear, but I can handle everything else.” When she was a child, her parents sent her to study in a very ordinary school (and not in a specialized one). , where there are children with disabilities), where, with the help of special programs, Marley successfully adapted after some time.
This helped her become not only the first, but also, perhaps, the only actress in the world with such a diagnosis, and even receive the coveted Oscar. The woman tirelessly repeats: “I work every day to help people understand that deaf people deserve not only great respect, but also to be listened to and heard.”
Nick Vujicic
“I don’t need arms and legs, I only need Him” - this motto really helped Nick achieve a lot in life: to become one of the most popular and sought-after motivational speakers in this world, to receive a diploma in economics, to find a wonderful wife with whom he has two children. Nick inherited courage, perseverance, and willpower from his mother. 
In one of his books, he told how her words could affect the rest of her life. She always repeated to him that he should play, communicate, spend his time with normal children, because that’s exactly what he is like. Vujicic writes books, sings well, plays golf well, and loves to surf in his free time. He constantly travels all over the world with his lectures to tell and convey to everyone how important a goal in life is, how easy it is sometimes to find a talent that you didn’t even know you had.
Stephen Hawking
While still at university, Stephen began to experience symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The disease not only could not be cured, but also led to complete paralysis, and after surgical intervention, which was necessary on his throat, he stopped speaking altogether. Nevertheless, he was able to find a wonderful life partner, and do it twice, raise three children, and become, perhaps, the most brilliant and extraordinary scientist on the entire planet. 
Today he is also a physicist who deals with theoretical issues, whose words are not questioned; he is a popular and influential person. According to him, he achieved success largely due to his illness. As he himself says, life used to be boring for him, and the risk of death made him look at the value of life from a completely different angle, at the desire to live at any cost.
Frida Kahlo
This is a famous artist from Mexico who became popular because she painted incredibly beautiful paintings. At the age of 6, she became seriously ill with polio, causing one of her legs to become thicker than the other. That's when her character began to harden. Her peers teased her and made fun of her at every opportunity. To avoid this, the girl began to actively engage in sports. She was fond of dancing, signed up for a boxing class, went to the pool, and even began to get involved in football. 
As a teenager, Frida survived a car accident that resulted in serious injuries and severe pain in her spine. After such a tragedy, she found herself bedridden for several months. During this period, she did not lose heart, but always painted, as a rule, self-portraits. At the moment, her paintings are valued at several million dollars.
Ray Charles
He was a legendary American musician who received twelve Grammy Awards. While still a small boy, he began to gradually lose his sight, and was completely blind before he was 7 years old. When the guy was 15 years old, he lost his mother. The young man could not sleep, eat or talk normally for a very long time. He was sure that he was losing his mind. When Ray came out of this terrible stressful state, he realized that if he had already gone through such trials, then there was nothing to be afraid of. 
When he turned 17, he began recording his first brilliant singles. Nowadays, many people consider him a legend. In 2004, when Ray was no longer alive, Rolling Stone magazine included him in the top ten (there were 100 positions in total) of the greatest talents of all time.
Franklin Roosevelt
When he turned 39, he contracted polio. Long-term treatment did not help at all, and then the future president remained confined to a humiliating, in his opinion, wheelchair. Even when he realized how seriously ill he was, he still did not complain to anyone. 
Gathering all his courage, Roosevelt tried to get to his feet with the help of crutches, but to no avail. Despite this serious illness, he became President of the United States. “The only limit to our realization tomorrow will be our doubts today,” Roosevelt said. He argued that if we could not realize ourselves today, then the reason lies only in yesterday’s doubts.
Keller Helen Adams
After a long illness, when she was only a year and a half old, Helen became deaf and blind. But this did not break her spirit, and she realized that she dreamed of becoming a writer! Not only were many books created under Helen's name, but also more than four hundred articles. She was the first person in history with such defects to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition, Keller was quite actively involved in politics, fighting for the rights of women and workers. 
The women achieved success thanks to their incredibly strong character and curiosity. She always said that if one door closes in front of us, then another will certainly open. However, we continue to look at the closed one for so long that we do not notice the happiness that is prepared for us.
Miguel de Cervantes
Many people don’t know this, but in his youth he was a military man. During one of the fights, when he was 24 years old, he was left without his left arm. After 4 years, he was captured in Algeria, where he spent 5 long years. 
Once freed, he was able to return to normal life and begin his fascinating and now famous literary career. His novel about Don Quixote is considered one of the greatest and most brilliant works in world literature.
Ludwig van Beethoven
At the age of 26, the young man began to gradually lose his hearing. But this illness did not affect his work in any way; he composed as before and continued to do so. When Beethoven became almost completely deaf, he wrote his Moonlight Sonata, and even later, Fur Elise. Thanks to his talent and will, he was able to hear the music inside himself, and over time he held concerts himself. 
After his first significant performance, he cried. He was sure that there are no barriers for those people who believe in themselves, in their business and are not lazy to work to achieve their goals.
Albert Einstein
When this man was still a very small child, it was difficult to imagine that he could be successful in life. Einstein did not speak until he was three years old. In high school, he often skipped classes, so he never graduated. 
In order to show his parents what he was worthy of, Albert independently prepared for the English language exam, passed it the second time and entered the Polytechnic Institute of Zurich.
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Ludwig van Beethoven, Albert Einstein, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra - we have heard these names since childhood. But few people know what trials they had to go through. They achieved success only through willpower.
website presents the stories of people who showed the world that there are no barriers for those who believe in themselves.
Marlee Matlin
Having been deaf since she was one and a half years old, she made her credo the phrase “The only thing I can’t do is hear.” As a child, despite the advice of doctors, her parents sent the girl to a regular school (instead of an institution for the deaf), and with the help of special programs she adapted over time. This made her the first and only deaf actress to win an Oscar. Marley often says, “I do everything I can to make sure people understand what my parents taught me, that deaf people deserve not only respect, but to be heard.”
Nick Vujicic
“I don't need arms and legs. I need life. And never give up!” - this credo helped him become one of the most famous motivational speakers, get an economics education, get married and have two children. Nick Vujicic received willpower from his mother. In an interview, he said that her words set the tone for the rest of his life: “Nicholas,” she said, “you should play with normal children, because you are normal. Yes, you are missing something, but it’s nothing.”
He writes books, sings, surfs and plays golf. He often travels around the world giving lectures to help young people find the meaning of life, realize and develop their abilities and talents.
Stephen Hawking
During his student years, Stephen began to show signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The disease progressed, and after a few years he became completely immobile, and after throat surgery he lost the ability to speak. However, this did not stop him from marrying twice, raising three children, and becoming one of the most outstanding scientists of our time by the age of 74.
He is now one of the most influential theoretical physicists today. According to him, he achieved success largely thanks to his illness: “Before, life seemed boring. I'm definitely happier now. The prospect of dying early made me realize that life is worth living. There is so much that can be done, everyone can do so much!”
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is an outstanding Mexican artist who became famous thanks to her extraordinary paintings. At age 6, she became seriously ill with polio, causing one of her legs to become thinner than the other. At this moment, her iron character began to form. To get rid of the ridicule of her peers, who teased her “Frida is a wooden leg,” the girl took up swimming, dancing, football and boxing.
As a teenager, Frida was involved in a car accident, which left her with severe pain in her spine all her life. After the accident, the girl could not get out of bed for several months. At this time, she constantly painted pictures, most of them self-portraits. Now Frida Kahlo's works are worth millions of dollars.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles is a legendary American musician who has received 12 Grammy awards. As a child, he began to lose his sight, and by the age of 7 he was completely blind. When Ray was 15 years old, his mother died. The young man could not sleep, eat or speak for many days. He was sure he would go crazy. When he came out of depression, he realized that having survived this tragedy, he could cope with anything.
At the age of 17, the musician began recording his first singles in the styles of soul, jazz and rhythm and blues. Now many consider Ray Charles a legend: his works were even included in the US Library of Congress. In 2004, after the musician's death, Rolling Stone magazine included Ray Charles at number 10 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
At the age of 39, he fell ill with polio. Years of treatment did not help, and the future president remained confined to a wheelchair. After he realized how serious the illness was, no one heard him complain. Gathering his will into a fist, Roosevelt tried unsuccessfully to learn to walk using crutches and heavy orthopedic devices. Despite his illness, he became President of the United States. “The only obstacle to the implementation of our plans for tomorrow can be our doubts today,” said Roosevelt.
Helen Adams Keller
At 1.5 years old, after suffering from an illness, Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing. But this did not break her spirit; she managed to realize her dream of becoming a writer: several books and more than 400 articles were published under her name. She became the first deaf-blind person to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In addition, Keller was actively involved in politics: she fought for the rights of women and workers.
At 26, Ludwig began to lose his hearing. But this circumstance did not stop him from composing music. When he almost lost his hearing, he wrote the “Moonlight Sonata”, and, being completely deaf, the bagatelle piece “Fur Elise” (the one that sounds from music boxes).
Thanks to his persistent character and talent, he learned to listen to the music within, and after writing the 9th Symphony, he himself conducted a concert. After his triumphant performance, he burst into tears. “There are no barriers for a person with talent and love of work,” Beethoven repeated.
Albert Einstein
When Einstein was a small child, it was difficult to imagine that he would achieve success in life. Until the age of three, Albert could not speak and suffered from autism and dyslexia. While studying at the gymnasium, he often missed classes, which is why he never received a certificate. To prove to his parents what he was really worth, Einstein prepared himself and entered the Polytechnic in Zurich the second time.
Albert said: “We are all geniuses. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life thinking it is a fool.”
