A Lesson From Churchill

Winston Churchill began a commencement address by looking directly at one of the boys who was graduating from the school and saying, “Never”. He then continued to look at the next boy and said, “Never”. Sir Winston continued around the audience, looking at each one and saying, “Never, never, never, never…………..give up!” With that he left the stage.

There are two very important lessons to be learned here. First, never give up. Even if you are rejected for a job, keep trying. Chances are, that was not the best job for you. Second, it does not require a lot of eloquent words to convey your message. Everyone who heard Winston Churchill make that speech and everyone who read about it knew exactly what he wanted to convey. What many do not know is that in his youth Winston stuttered and had trouble speaking even in everyday situations. A doctor advised his parents that Winston should not pursue any career that included public speaking. Do not listen to others who, even though they may think they have your best interests at heart, may not know the power that you hold within yourself. Be yourself, use your own words, be honest and you will find your best job.

Michael Britner
Job Finding Master