In Germany, “experts” proved that if trains went as fast as 15 miles an hour – considered a frightful spread – blood would spurt from the traveler’s noses and passengers would suffocate when going through tunnels.
In the United States, “experts” said the introduction of the railroad would require the building of many insane asylums since people would be driven mad with terror at the sight of the locomotives.
When the idea of iron ships was proposed, “experts” insisted that they would not float, would damage more easily then wooden ships when grounding, that it would be difficult to preserve the iron bottom from rust, and that iron would play havoc with compass readings.
Do I need to remind you that The Wright Brothers were not given any chance by “experts” who insisted that it is impossible for an airplane to fly.
You see dear reader, one thing you can never think of is throwing in the towel at any point in time. You must keep going until you achieve what you want. If you must, you can alter your procedure, but keep at it till you succeed.
Now the question is: who is more qualified than you to believe in the beauty of your dreams? No change agent has ever been given a chance. And I doubt if yours will be different. So if need be, break the rules.
Culled from Uju Onyechere’s
