If at First You Don't Succeed, You're in Excellent Company

Resilience involves a lot of sacrifice.

I've always known that I had it in me to do great and wonderful things - if and when I try hard enough. I've known this as a young child. But what I didn't know was that certain individuals were not comfortable with my resilience. Or they just couldn't endure the pressure of the heat.

I often stand in the center of the fire and watch them - my family and friends - shrink back.

If at First You Don't Succeed, You're in Excellent Company. [On the "self- efficacy" concept first described by psychology professor Albert Bandura in the 1970s. Quotes Bandura.] (Wall Street Journal,Tues, 4/29/08) http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120940892966150319.html