1. William Wilberforce-Fight until it's Finished.
British Politician and leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade...this is long before Lincoln...He led the campaign for 26 years until the Slave Trade Act was passed in 1807. He continued his work to abolish slavery until 1833 when the Slavery Abolition Act was assured by parliament. He died 3 days later.
2. Thomas Jefferson-Be Bold and Make a Statement
Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration of Independence wrote one of the most daring and bold documents ever written. It's great. Read it if you haven't...although a fourth of it was deleted in the 3 day revision session...
3. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson-Be Different
Joseph Jefferson Jackson, left-fielder for 3 major league baseball teams, most notably the Chicago White Sox. Although his past is sketchy and quite sad, his name describes his desire to stand out! The name came when he was seen running to third base in only his socks because his cleats gave him blisters...he currently holds the 3rd highest batting average. Go Joe!
4. Abraham Lincoln-You can rise above your Circumstances
Abraham Lincoln is known for his honesty, presidency and assassination. However, Abe Lincoln is a great example of rising up even when it seems impossible. As a woman, I will contribute a lot of this success to his step-mother, Sarah Bush Lincoln. When she married into the Lincoln family, she had no idea of the desolate family circumstances or 2 young children at home. Yet she stayed and raised the 16th President of the United States.
5. Walt Disney-"If you can dream it, you can do it!"
Walt Disney Was a dreamer. It all started with a mouse and it became one of the biggest successes ever. It seems appropriate that a common theme in Disney movies is 'fulfilling your dreams' and 'wishing upon stars'. He once said, "Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination. But just as muscles grow flabby with disuse, so the bright imagination of a child pales in later years if he ceases to excersise it."
