Complainers, take note

Complainers, take note

In times like these it helps to keep in mind that there have always been times like these.

A number of years ago, United Technologies Corporation published in the Wall Street Journal this advertisement, entitled "The Dumbest Person in the World."

"How dumb? Very dumb. It's the American who knocks what he's got. Here's what he's got: A country of unbounded beauty. Almost unlimited natural resources. A judicial system that is the envy of the rest of the world. Food so plentiful overeating is a major problem. A press nobody can dominate. A ballot box nobody can stuff. Churches of your choice. Millions of jobs. Freedom to go anywhere you want, with the planes, cars and highways to get you there. Social Security. Medicare. Unemployment insurance. Public schools and plentiful scholarships. Opportunity to become a millionaire. O.K., Complainer, what's your second choice? Go."

That's a beautiful reminder of why we should count our blessings and quit griping about our problems. I recently returned from a trip to the Pacific Rim and what I saw served as a poignant reminder of what we have in America. In one country, we spent over an hour driving from the airport into downtown. Traffic moved excruciatingly slow, and we were confronted by youngsters selling every imaginable item each time the car ground to a halt. Most of the children were between eight and fifteen years of age and what I saw when I looked into their eyes would break the heart of anyone. I saw nothing. There was no life, no sparkle, no light -not a glimmer of hope. I know many youngsters in America have virtually given up hope, but miracles still happen in America on a regular basis. I also know that hope and help are available, so I landed in Dallas, Texas, with a stronger conviction than ever that we are the most fortunate people in all the world. I'm Zig Ziglar, and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!

Zig Ziglar is known as America’s Motivator. He authored 33 books and produced numerous life-changing programs. He will be remembered as a man who lived out his faith daily.

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