Looking Up

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Back in the days of sailing ships a young sailor went to sea for the first time. The ship encountered a heavy storm in the North Atlantic. The sailor was commanded to go aloft and trim the sails. As the young sailor started to climb, he made a mistake and looked down. The roll of the ship combined with the tossing of the waves made for a frightening experience. The young man started to lose his balance. At that moment, an older sailor underneath him shouted, “Look up, son, look up!” The young sailor looked up and regained his balance.

When things seem bad, look to see if you’re not facing the wrong direction. When you’re looking at the sun, you see no shadows, Look back and you build an Edsel. Look forward, and you build a Mustang. When the outlook isn’t good, try the uplook – it’s always good.

Apply the principles I have already presented, add to them the ones I will discuss, and you will reach your goals.

The hopeful man sees success where others see failures; sunshine where others see shadows and storms.
– Orison Marden

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