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REVOLUTION: Create Your New World!



The Encarta World English Dictionary describes the word “Revolution” as a major change, a dramatic change in ideas or practice, a complete turn-around.



We were all exposed to theories of revolutionary process by the time we entered grade school. We were taught that the American Revolutionary War was fought between 1775 and 1783 by colonists of the thirteen united former British colonies, against the Kingdom of Great Britain. The common goal of the colonists and their allies was to overthrow British rule and establish self-governance. Later, 1776 marked the creation of a new world nation. And it is because of our ancestor’s tenacious determination and focus that we enjoy life, liberty and pursue happiness today.



This great nation was built on a foundation of beliefs that no matter who your parents are, where you went to school, what race you are, your gender, height or weight, none of it matters because the tenets of free enterprise reward those who work harder and smarter. Conversely, just as free enterprise presents us all the opportunity to succeed, it also imparts the possibility of failure.



All around us, every day, evidence of success oozes from tiny crevices of modern society. However, success for most people is not an overnight realization. Even though we may read about jackpot winners, true long-term successes are created with the same tenacious determination and endurance as applied by our forefathers.



Here are a few of our nation’s contemporary success stories, which hopefully may cause you to ponder the notion of success. In his first 20 times at bat Willie Mays failed to get a hit. In their first year of majors, Ty Cobb hit .240, and Reggie Jackson hit .178. Dr. Suess was “declined” by 23 publishers before the 24th said yes. King Gillette invented the safety razor in 1903, but only sold 51 razors and 168 blades the first year. The first year of manufacturing Coca-Cola sold only 400 bottles of Coke. Paul Gavin’s battery business failed, he borrowed $750 went into business a third time and he called his new company Motorola.



I’m sure you get the point. We live in a tough and unpredictable world, and not everyone perceives situations and opportunities in the same manner as you. But if you’ve got a good idea and are willing to apply focused determination, just as our forefathers summoned the troops for their historic revolution, you can create your “Revolution” , achieve success, and then be privileged to observe the world as it benefits from your remarkable accomplishments.