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T R UM P: N E V E R G I V E U P

became a powerful and mesmerizing speaker. One of his most
famous speeches during World War II included these words:

Never, never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small,
large or petty, never give in, except to convictions of honour and
good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently
overwhelming might of the enemy.

Churchill and his people were in danger of being bombed
out and overrun by the German military when he said that. You
might not be experiencing the blitz, but you can still apply those
words of courage to your daily life. There are days when I have
so many problems come at me at once that it can seem like the
blitz. I don’t give in to them, and neither should you—ever!
Another important thing about courage is that it will help
you think and act in the right way. It will help you focus on the
opportunities in front of you instead of on the problems. Prob-
lems are often opportunities coming at us in packaging that isn’t
what we expect or want. This has happened to me more times
than I can count. So when I say I welcome problems, there’s a
reason for it. Keep your mind flexible and open to creative solu-
tions to your problems. Einstein said, “You can’t solve a problem
with the same thinking that created the problem.” That’s a
good way to avoid brain cramps as well as find a solution.
Back to courage. Remember that fear can be conquered.
Know that you are capable of courage and that you are designed
to succeed—that’s half the battle. Then go full throttle, and the
odds will be on your side.

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