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If you bet on people the world has overlooked, they’ll spend their lives proving you right

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“If you bet on people the world has overlooked, they’ll spend their lives proving you right.”

—Phil Knight, Co-Founder of Nike

Image from Unsplash by Ev

Sometimes, the greatest act of courage is to believe in someone the world has written off.

When you bet on the overlooked — the quiet ones, the dreamers, the underestimated — you ignite something sacred within them.

They stop doubting and start rising. Your belief becomes permission for them to rewrite their story.

In a world prone to chasing titles and status, choose to see the spark behind uncertainty, the potential wrapped in imperfection.

People rarely forget those who saw their worth before they did.

Bet on them, stand beside them, remind them that they matter. One bold act of faith can awaken a lifetime of purpose, and that might just be the surest bet you’ll ever make.

EXERCISE:

In what areas of your world can you place more inspired bets on people whom others may have overlooked?

How could your support, awaken their dignity, courage, and new possibilities for them to lead a happier and more meaningful life?

“Both faith and fear may sail into your harbor. But allow only faith to drop anchor.”

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“Both faith and fear may sail into your harbor. But allow only faith to drop anchor.”

—Author Unknown

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When was the last time you went boating?

What is it like to watch the comings and goings of vessels as they enter and leave their assigned marina slips?

What is a typical speed during these maneuvers? What happens to the boats and the passengers when someone exceeds the limit?

EXERCISE:

To what degree are you experiencing the wake and excessive wave action of fear in your life and in your communities?

Where would the slow, stabilizing attribute of greater faith calm the seas of this world and make for safer harbors?

“Sorry looks back, worry looks around, despair looks down, but faith looks up.”

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“Sorry looks back, worry looks around, despair looks down, but faith looks up.”

—Author Unknown

Image from Unsplash by Chris Gegelman

Many of us become a bit more reflective this time of year.

Where do you have regrets and feel sorry about the opportunities you saw but did not pursue?

What current matters or present challenges are the greatest cause of worry and concern that need your best efforts?

On what aspects of life have you given up, feel down in the dumps, or maybe even a bit of despair?

EXERCISE:

How would looking up with a more heart-centered and faithful perspective lead you and those you love to a happier, more richly rewarding new year?

What strategies and methods can and will you use to keep looking up in faith all year long?

“The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it and the faith to believe it’s possible.”

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“The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it and the faith to believe it’s possible.”

– Rich DeVos, co-founder of Amway

Many years ago, I read a book by Wayne Dyer entitled Manifest Your Destiny. In it, Dyer suggests that each person represents a miracle manifested by God – and that since we were created by God, we too have the capacity to create and intentionally manifest our lives.

DeVos is recommending that we exercise our faith muscle and believe that greater things in our lives are possible, and that we mobilize our will to take the necessary action to realize these possibilities.

Exercise:

Consider picking up a copy of Dyer’s book (http://www.amazon.com/Manifest-Your-Destiny-Principles-Everything/dp/0060928921). I also enjoyed a second book by Dyer, The Power of Intention, which you may also wish to read (http://www.amazon.com/Power-Intention-Dr-Wayne-Dyer/dp/1401902162).

Print out this quote and post it in a prominent place in your world as a reminder to believe that great things are possible and to take the courageous action toward these possibilities each day.