In this chapter of “The Greatest Salesman in the World”, Mr. Mandino is trying to get us to believe that we are special, unique, valuable, a miracle. Some might argue that it is a miracle I have made it this far (in life, not the class…..).
This morning I awoke with the thought to put into this space filled with Masterful Minds something which would energize me, cut off the easy retreat to a life of comfortable indifference, to share my cards….
So be it. I am learning to not only listen to but to heed that inner voice, Mr. Intuition. So here goes, a list of all of my cards whichI have written regarding why I am special, perfect in every way. The proof of my uniqueness will be in your replies.
I have jumped out of a perfectly good airplane.
I am an outstanding electrician
I shook hands with Harold Edgerton.
I have seen men wearing wooden shoes.
I have walked down the railroad tracks.
I have cried at a movie.
I have been an excellent manager.
I have been to the top of Pike’s Peak.
I keep a gratitude journal.
I rode on Goliath.
I scratched my name on the bluff above Rock Springs, Wyoming.
I can print black & white.
I know how a laser works.
I flew an airplane solo on my 16th birthday.
I have been to Holland.
I graduated from High School.
I am a good plumber.
I have cut down a tree.
I know how to use an oscilloscope.
I have a great sense of humor.
I lived at Stuhr Museum.
I have replaced the battery in a cell phone.
I am an excellent tutor to college (and high school) students.
I can ride a bike.
I saw The Blue Man Group.
I can type.
I have seen shooting stars.
I have repaired cameras.
I graduated from college.
Ed Kinney liked me.
I synchronized the carburetors on a Jaguar.
My mom is proud of me.
I crawled through the storm sewer.
I keep my cars clean.
I have been to Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin.
I am on the cover of TN News.
I have seen dolphins in the wild.
I have given a bird a bath.
I have a graduate degree.
I have grown orchids, keeping them vibrant for years.
I can be very creative with my test equipment.
I saved a bunny in the window well.
I am a great photographer.
I had $135,000 in cash in my Blazer (a story for another time).
I have unloaded barrels of oil from a semi trailer.
I can read a vernier scale.
I have seen a whale.
I can use a 10 key keypad.
I passed 3rd grade (barely).
I have disassembled & repaired computers.
I witnessed the births of my beautiful daughters.
I made coffee today.
I am good at math (much to the surprise of my teachers).
I have changed the oil in cars and trucks..
I have held a WWII Japanese sword.
I painted my blazer.
I gave the old man a ride home to get his car.
I make a great cup of coffee.
I have driven 140+ MPH on a motorcycle.
I won a cruise.
I can develop film.
I make friends easily.
I drove the PCH from San Francisco to San Diego.
I am a good mechanic.
I am good at painting the interior of homes.
I have a $20 gold coin.
I helped an officer in need.
I have been to the top of the Cabauw Tower.
I went pheasant hunting with my Dad.
I can read & write.
I can fly a model helicopter (sort of).
I climbed trees.
My dogs loved me.
I have seen several tornadoes.
I drove a State Patrol car (yet another story).
I designed and built a beautiful home.
I can cook.
I do an outstanding job of washing windows.
I am a skillful and safe motorcycle driver (see above).
I have fixed tractor tires.
I can repair refrigeration systems.
I know how a slide rule works (but I am not proficient at using one).
I can sew.
I visited Florida.
Puppies like me.
My name is on a patent.
I went to a Papal Mass.
I can write software.
I can fix almost anything.
I rebuilt an engine.
I am a good writer (my teachers would not believe this).
I am good at cleaning floors.
I am a terrific father.
I drove Doug to the hospital after he broke his arm sliding into first base (idiot).
I designed an IC.
I rode in a hot air balloon.
I did EMP testing on a military radio.
I can set an irrigation tube (a lost art).
I share my tools.
I have lots of friends.
I can repair tires.
I can design digital circuits.
I can draw.
I have replaced the battery in an iPod.
I am good at using a computer.
I am a great shot with a pistol.
I cut my hair using a FlowBee (and I look great).
I am great at finding my way around.
I designed a world-class light sensor.
I have held a luna moth (I didn’t even see one for over 50 years of my life, then this guy wanted me to hold him!)
Some of you will have similar cards, but there won’t be anyone claiming to have all of these same sentences on their cards. Which means, both you and I are nature’s greatest miracle.
We are all connected, all on a never ending journey. And Yes, you are Perfect.