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Good Evening. Here is a great thought for the day: When Bob Martin was in elementary school, he was called on to give an answer in class. Afterward, the teacher turned to the other students and asked them whether Bob's answer was correct. Some of Bob's classmates agreed with his answer while others did not. A discussion followed. The teacher made arguments against Bob's answer. To the students who supported him, the teacher suggested that more time be taken to think the answer through. One by one, all the students who had initially agreed with Bob changed their answers to the opposing view. The teacher then asked Bob if he wanted to change his answer. Bob declined. The teacher goaded him further. "Everyone in the class says you must be wrong," the teacher argued. Bob would not relent. The teacher shocked the students when he next told them that Bob was, in fact, correct. The lesson was clear: It's better to stand your ground when you know you're right and not be cowed by popular opinion. I think one of the most important things we can do in training young leaders is to praise them and encourage them when they make tough decisions and demonstrate the courage to not follow the crowd.
"Each morning is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When the sun rises tomorrow this day will be gone forever, in its place will be something you have left — may it be something good. Follow your heart, it knows what to do." London Delicious stories are distributed weekly by email. If you'd like to be sure not to miss our next story, sign up for a free subscription here:
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