I love this video, short but with a powerful message: The entrepreneurial spirit has no limits, nationality, gender or age; it’s in every one of us. Everybody has what it takes to succeed even when the circumstances are not favorable or discouraging. Impossible is just a word of weakness. After watching this inspirational video you will never use it again my friend. Let me show you the best example of what I call entrepreneurial spirit.
William Kamkwamba recounts his mission to overcome famine and poverty in his village by building a windmill from a picture in a library book.
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS STORY
1. Do what you want & do it now!
He wants a windmill and just built it! What do you want? Once you know what it is go for it. Do it, and do it now! Nobody will fight for your hopes and dreams but you. So, don’t waste your life waiting for something to happen and do what you want now.
2. Adverse circumstances are no excuse for weakness of character
This guy didn’t have the proper resources to build a windmill, but he had something more important than that, he had determination, persistence and faith.
3. Become a believer
The townspeople thought he was crazy. William had no support from anyone but persevered and succeeded anyway. He believed it was possible despite the naysayers, despite the language barrier (he had to learn English from scratch).He was right: impossible became possible, the crazy guy became a creative genius and the dream became reality. Trust yourself and believe my friend, everything is possible in this mad world.
William Kamkwamba makes me feel proud of humankind and fill my soul with new energy to dream and work hard for what I want.
And remember, whatever happens, never give up!
Related inspirational materials:
- See William Kamkwamba’s talk at TED conference: How I Harnessed the Wind
- Read Kamkwamba’s story in his autobiography: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
Written by: David Cantone
My Twitter: @DavidCantone
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Oscar - freestyle mind
// Nov 27, 2009 at 6:31 am
That was a very interesting and inspiring story! Thanks for sharing.
David | ilcantone.com
// Nov 28, 2009 at 11:33 am
Thanks Oscar for your comment.
Beth Hoffman
// Nov 27, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Total inspiration!!!!!!
David | ilcantone.com
// Nov 28, 2009 at 11:34 am
Nice to meet you Beth and welcome to ilcantone.com.
Thanks for your comment 🙂
Josh
// Nov 30, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Very inspiring and poignant article on the sheer power of human will/determination.
Excellent piece!
Josh
David | ilcantone.com
// Nov 30, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Hi Josh and welcome to ilcantone.com.
Thanks for your comment.
By the way, I love the design of your blog, very creative, it’s different and fresh.
See you Josh
Ash
// Nov 30, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Number one here is, in my opinion, the most important point to grasp for success in life. You hit the nail on the head with that, and with this story. It’s what it’s all about!
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David | ilcantone.com
// Dec 2, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Hi Ash, and welcome to ilcantone.com.
Yes, when I saw the video I knew I had to share it. We all can learn some important lessons from it.
Thanks for your comment 🙂
See you.
Jonny | thelifething.com
// Dec 2, 2009 at 10:59 am
I hear about this guy a while ago and was inspired. Incredible individual.
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David | ilcantone.com
// Dec 2, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Hey Jonny thanks for your comment 🙂
Walter
// Dec 2, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Success is a choice. We all have the capacity for achievement. Sadly, few choose to use this privilege. 🙂
David | ilcantone.com
// Dec 2, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Yes, success is a choice and it requires hard work. So, who is commited to hard work has a chance to succeed.
Thanks for your comment Walter.
Johnluffa
// Dec 3, 2009 at 10:46 am
Such a wonderful story, very touching and inspiring.
The best part was what he said the librarian said,
“You have built a windmill using the knowledge from this book”
Thank for sharing this David
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Relapse Prevention
// Dec 7, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Awesome story…just goes to show we can do anything when we put our mind to it.
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