Followers Most great leaders began in the capacity of followers. They became great leaders because they were intelligent followers. tftd2020-08-01T17:08:02-04:00August 12th, 2020|Thought for the Day| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail Related Posts Willpower is the outgrowth of definiteness of purpose expressed through persistent action, based on personal initiative. Willpower is the outgrowth of definiteness of purpose expressed through persistent action, based on personal initiative. A burning desire to be and to do is the starting point from which the dreamer must take off. A burning desire to be and to do is the starting point from which the dreamer must take off. A person without a definite major purpose is a helpless as a ship without a compass. A person without a definite major purpose is a helpless as a ship without a compass. Don’t be afraid to aim high when choosing your life’s goal, for no matter how high you aim, your achievements may fall below it. Don’t be afraid to aim high when choosing your life’s goal, for no matter how high you aim, your achievements may fall below it. Wisdom consists in knowing what not to want as well as what to want. Wisdom consists in knowing what not to want as well as what to want.