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Intention + Action = Results
Fan the flames of your own success and take responsibility for your progress by speaking to yourself in a way that encourages you to do better.
Fuel yourself with the fire of great intentions. Focusing on a powerful outcome, and the actions you take, with this in mind will naturally get you there quicker.
One man who used his intentions to get results was Philadelphia Flyers player Bobby Clarke. Bobby had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13. Some of the symptoms of diabetes can include feeling tired, thirsty, and very low energy. An NHL player with diabetes has a set of challenges to overcome that are as unique as they are potentially debilitating.
Intention + Action =Results
Bobby’s intention was to be judged for his talent, not his condition. He didn’t want to be known as “the diabetic athlete.” Instead, he says, “I’m a hockey player that just happens to have diabetes . . . that’s all! Judge me how I play hockey; don’t judge me by my having diabetes.”2 He was clear about his intention, and he backed it up with his words and actions. He also became one of the best two-way forwards of all time.