Who are You… to You?
Reveal your definite purpose in life
By Roger L Rowe
Copyright © 2011 Roger L Rowe
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Table of Contents
Start Introduction
Section 1 State of Mind
Section 2 Self Inventories and Experience
Section 3 Mental Assets and Liabilities
Section 4 Power of Thoughts - Tools of the Trade
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For the reader, I felt it was important for me to ask of you the question in the title “Who are You…to You?
Equally important is for you to ask the question of yourself “Who am I…to Me?
“If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.”
-Henry Ford
Section 1 State of mind
The great men of centuries past and even of the one we live in now have generously offered a gift for those who care to accept it. Do we truly honor these men for the right reasons? Dare we admit we might envy them, or are jealous of their accomplishments? There is no room for either if your desire is to see and accept what they have offered.
How did they become great men? They certainly we not born famous, in fact many weren’t famous until late in their lives. To understand what is meant by accepting the gifts these honorable men have left, I have gone through the simple process of getting to know one of them.
I chose someone who I believe fits the description, we each have our own ideas as to what makes an honorable person, let alone famous or great. Could we agree that Abraham Lincoln fits the criteria?
It should be common knowledge as to what Abraham Lincoln did, he became President. But who was he and did he really leave something for me or you? Yes! But he may have left something entirely different for each of us. It all depends on how hard you look, and that you understand how to look. Like many successful people, Abraham Lincoln is an example of achievement that didn’t come until late in life.
To appreciate the value of what is being stated here it is important to understand that Abraham Lincoln had very little formal education. He instead read books to become educated, he held many jobs throughout his life, and while it could be said that he failed at most of the jobs he held, we should give credence to the fact that much of his education was a result of that experience. It was who he was and the use of the knowledge he possessed that gained him enough recognition to become President of the United States.
With that said is it obvious to you that he left tools for those who have taken the time to find out who he was as a person. By reading his biography for instance and getting to know him through research I would suggest that above all he left behind encouragement for those who have yet to find their purpose in life. The knowledge he gained because he had the desire to do so is what gave him his purpose. The use of that knowledge is what brought him success.
Considering how difficult it was for young Abe to get a book or gain access to knowledge relevant to his interest’s, would it then be fair and accurate to suggest he put his knowledge to good use?