"Our Deepest Fear".(new initiatives for National Association of Credit Management)(Brief Article)

Publication: Business Credit

Publication Date: 01-MAY-01

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Nelson Mandela said in his inaugural address, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." He went on to say that "As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." During the past few months, I've often thought about this quote. I've wondered why anyone would be afraid of success, beyond measure. I think that is what Mandela meant by the word power; I think he was talking about success.

The most dangerous part of success is that in order to succeed, one has to venture out into unfamiliar territory and make an attempt at something. Whether it is personally or professionally, success means that we have to try something. And in the course of...

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