This Quote Can Be Your Blueprint for Developing a Growth Mindset

Adrian S. Potter
4 min readApr 3, 2024

Abraham Lincoln mapped out the path for you.

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The Secondhand Inspiration Project begins with a motivational quote and ventures wherever the creative path meanders.

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was a towering figure in history renowned for his leadership during one of the nation’s most tumultuous periods, the Civil War. Born into humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809, Lincoln rose to prominence through his self-education, legal career, and foray into politics. He became known for his eloquence, honesty, and commitment to the principles of liberty and equality.

Lincoln’s presidency, from 1861 to 1865, was defined by his efforts to preserve the Union and abolish slavery. Despite facing immense challenges, including a deeply divided nation and the bloodiest conflict in American history, Lincoln navigated with wisdom, resolve, and compassion. His leadership culminated in the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared slaves in Confederate territories to be free, and the passage of the 13th Amendment, permanently abolishing slavery in the United States.

Lincoln’s assassination in 1865 deprived the nation of his continued leadership but cemented his legacy as one of America’s greatest presidents. His steadfast belief in…

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Adrian S. Potter

Antisocial Extrovert · Writer and Poet, Engineer, Consultant, Public Speaker · Writing about self-improvement, gratitude, and creativity · www.adrianspotter.com