“There are countless ways of attaining greatness, but any road to reaching one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.”
-Buck Rodgers
What does it take to be “great”?
National recognition, media coverage, author of popular books, worldwide recognition, a hero, a business owner, or perhaps smart on a sheet of paper?
I have attained none of these things, but I feel like “great” is a step away, and when I think I am there I still probably won't feel as if I am.
I think that it's something simple but it's complicated by relativity. For example: “To be great is to achieve your own idea of success.”
Perhaps one doesn't need to have any of those things then.
Just a thought.
“Man's greatness lies in his power of thought.”
-Blaise Pascal quotes
j'aime bien! .. love these thoughts!
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Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI also find that just *feeling* great can make you great. Well, that and my puppy likes me a whole lot. So that's gotta count for something.
Very true Chellie.
ReplyDeleteI think it just depends on how an individual defines greatness and what they think they need to feel great. some ppl have quiet or unrecognized greatness, but it's there. But do you need a certain amount of acknowledgment? or does your self-recognition make you feel great? For me, the definition of greatness is: if I'm satisfied or working on my success or other areas of my life, I am great.
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Well said, Tygersoul.
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