The Price Of Determination

9/11 will be an unforgettable date not only in the lives of Americans, or the lives of all who were involved, but in all our lives. When we all watched people, houses, businesses and lives suddenly come to a halt as a result of men who had varying opinions. Twelve years down the line though, our lives have moved on but the scars will continually remain in the lives of those directly affected, especially by the loss of loved ones. And today I pray God continues to console the hurting.

However looking at how well America has evolved from the disaster, I am really inspired by some of Americas women especially Condolezza Rice and Hilary Clinton amongst many others.


 

In most countries where the office of first lady is occupied by women with very fragile egos, who constantly demand the attention of ignorant subordinates and see the office as pageantry to showcase the latest trends in fashion and attending several luncheons and dinners with barely any economical or developmental impacts on the nation,Hilary Clinton however has risen above the shadows of her husband, to prove to every one that she indeed has steel in her spine.

She was the first female partner at Rose Law Firm, twice listed as one of the most influential lawyers in America. A fighter whose daunting personality is really admirable.
I clearly remember the presidential debate between her and Obama like yesterday and how in humility she congratulated and supported him through to victory. I am really inspired by this woman, and many others out there who portray the true image of womanhood.

I have learnt that, to the one who is determined and wont budge at the face of opposition, all things are really possible. The killer however is trying to follow tradition most times and fit into stereotypes of mediocre thinkers.

And this quote from Calvin Coolidge says it all "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."