The Positive Mental Attitude of Abraham Lincoln, Let Us Share it Within Us

"The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is a duty of us all. I felt a call to that duty." - Abraham Lincoln

There are times when we thought that it is the end of the road for us. We simply are shattered and we see no further road ahead. Whenever that times comes think of an inspiration and think that there is always hope.

Probably the greatest example of persistence is Abraham Lincoln. If you want to learn about somebody who didn’t quit, look no farther.

Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.

He could have quite many times, but he didn’t, and because he didn’t quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of the USA.

Lincoln was a champion and he never gave up.

Here is a sketch of Lincoln’s road to the White House:


1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.

1818 His mother died.

1831 Failed in business.

1832 Ran for the state legislature—lost.

1832 Also lost his job--wanted to go to law school but couldn’t get in.

1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year, he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.

1834 Ran for the state legislature again—won.

1835 Was engaged to be married; sweetheart died he his heart was broken.

1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.

1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature—defeated.

1840 Sought to become elector--defeated

1843 Ran for Congress—lost.

1846 Ran for Congress again – this time he won – went to Washington and did a good job.

1848 Ran for re-election to Congress.

1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state – rejected.

1854 Ran for Senate of the United States – lost.

1855 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at the party’s national convention – got less than 100 votes.

1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again – again he lost.

1859 Elected president of the United States.

"The path was worn and slippery. My foot slipped from under me, knocking the other out of the way, but I recovered and said to myself: “It’s a slip and not a fall”." - Abrahan Lincoln after losing a Senate race.

Thanks again Sir Wally Caancan for this inspiring and timeless thought.



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