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jasonlulu_2000



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PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:03 am    Post subject: Henry Ford Reply with quote

"Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right"--Henry Ford

Can you paraphrase the quote in a simpler way?

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redset



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PostPosted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you think you can (do something), you're right - you can (do it)!

If you think you can't (do something), you're right - you can't (do it)!

He's basically saying that belief in yourself (or a lack of it) is a self-fulfilling prophecy - if you believe you can do something, that belief and confidence means you'll achieve your goal. If you believe you can't do it, you're doomed to fail.

So whatever you believe will end up being correct Wink
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jasonlulu_2000



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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 5:00 am    Post subject: thank you Reply with quote

Thanks. You are really of great help.
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Tone



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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the good advice...
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