The Story of Determination
In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to
build a spectacular bridge connectingNew York with the Long Island . However
bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible
feat and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just could not be done. It was not
practical. It had never been done before.
Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. He
thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could be
done. He just had to share the dream with someone else. After much discussion
and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an up and coming
engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built.
Working together for the first time, the father and son developed concepts of
how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With great
excitement and inspiration, and the headiness of a wild challenge before them,
they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.
The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway a tragic
accident on the site took the life of John Roebling.Washington
left with a certain amount of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able
to walk or talk or even move.
"We told them so."
"Crazy men and their crazy dreams."
"It`s foolish to chase wild visions."
Everyone had a negative comment to make and felt that the project should be
scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be
built. In spite of his handicapWashington
burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever.
He tried to inspire and pass on his enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they
were too daunted by the task. As he lay on his bed in his hospital room, with
the sunlight streaming through the windows, a gentle breeze blew the flimsy
white curtains apart and he was able to see the sky and the tops of the trees
outside for just a moment.
It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit
him. All he could do was move one finger and he decided to make the best use of
it. By moving this, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife.
He touched his wife's arm with that finger, indicating to her that he wanted her
to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to
tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under way
again.
For 13 yearsWashington
wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular
Brooklyn Bridge
indomitable spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. It
is also a tribute to the engineers and their team work, and to their faith in a
man who was considered mad by half the world. It stands too as a tangible
monument to the love and devotion of his wife who for 13 long years patiently
decoded the messages of her husband and told the engineers what to do.
Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a never-say-die attitude that
overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves an impossible goal.
Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our hurdles seem very small
in comparison to what many others have to face. TheBrooklyn Bridge
that dreams that seem impossible can be realized with passion, determination and
persistence, no matter what the odds are.
Even the most distant dream can be realized with determination and persistence..
Be brave enough to make your dreams come true. Know how to live life with purpose,
In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to
build a spectacular bridge connecting
bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible
feat and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just could not be done. It was not
practical. It had never been done before.
Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. He
thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could be
done. He just had to share the dream with someone else. After much discussion
and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an up and coming
engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built.
Working together for the first time, the father and son developed concepts of
how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With great
excitement and inspiration, and the headiness of a wild challenge before them,
they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.
The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway a tragic
accident on the site took the life of John Roebling.
left with a certain amount of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able
to walk or talk or even move.
"We told them so."
"Crazy men and their crazy dreams."
"It`s foolish to chase wild visions."
Everyone had a negative comment to make and felt that the project should be
scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be
built. In spite of his handicap
burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever.
He tried to inspire and pass on his enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they
were too daunted by the task. As he lay on his bed in his hospital room, with
the sunlight streaming through the windows, a gentle breeze blew the flimsy
white curtains apart and he was able to see the sky and the tops of the trees
outside for just a moment.
It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit
him. All he could do was move one finger and he decided to make the best use of
it. By moving this, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife.
He touched his wife's arm with that finger, indicating to her that he wanted her
to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to
tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under way
again.
For 13 years
wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular
indomitable spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. It
is also a tribute to the engineers and their team work, and to their faith in a
man who was considered mad by half the world. It stands too as a tangible
monument to the love and devotion of his wife who for 13 long years patiently
decoded the messages of her husband and told the engineers what to do.
Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a never-say-die attitude that
overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves an impossible goal.
Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our hurdles seem very small
in comparison to what many others have to face. The
that dreams that seem impossible can be realized with passion, determination and
persistence, no matter what the odds are.
Even the most distant dream can be realized with determination and persistence..
Be brave enough to make your dreams come true. Know how to live life with purpose,
Source: JM Pederi, CPA
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