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ESPANOL CLICAR AQUI: Si, que vale a pena
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Life is like a big bike race where the goal is to fulfill you personal legend.
At the start, we are riding together, sharing the camaraderie and enthusiasm. But as the race progresses, the initial joy gives way to the real challenges: tiredness, monotony and doubts about our own abilities.
We notice that some have withdrawn. They are still running, but only because they cannot stop in the middle of a road. They are numerous, pedaling alongside the support car, talking to each other and performing only their obligations.
Eventually we distance ourselves from them and we are forced to face the loneliness and the surprises of the unknown curves with the bikes. And after a while, we begin to wonder if it’s worth the effort.
Yes, it is worth it. Just don’t quit.
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thank you for the inspiring messages!
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Everything worth doing is worth finishing to the end…
When the challenge becomes enormous, do not quit…
Repose, rethink and regroup…
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You are an inspiration to so many people, your words hits me right in my heart. Your words, in both your books and in everything else you write, make us readers feel, think and be grateful for life itself. So thank you, you have an amazing gift.
Linda, Sweden
thank you Mr. Coello…this is beautiful…the message is awe inspiring…
Paulo You inspired me lots of times and i hope we,ll meet oneday….Otherwise we are already connected!
keep posting mr. coelho!
I look forward to meeting you Mr.Coelho, I so much hope to see your signature on my The AlChemist!
On my Yogitea this morning: ”The beauty of life is to experience yourself”
Il y a eu un gros orage hier au soir. De ce fait, l’informatique a la Poste ne marchait pas, incapable d’acheter une enveloppe, par contre le service etait nickel
d’une amabilite. Merci, alors, je suis allee au super market
j;ai demande la direction pour la papeterie, ca papautait un peu, bon, il n’y avait pas d’enveloppes – Les chocolats ont priorite en periode de Noel -:)
Bon, je repars a zero, et direction la teinturerie, OUI, mon amie en avait… une enveloppe.
J’ai pris mon pantaloon et …maintenant il ne me reste plus que de trouver le cheval et je suis prete a partir pour la course,
allez, a la prochaine :)
beijos xx
et la lettre est dans le mail
Every little thing we do has a consequence. A single step could affect what is to come.
Godbless!
Grandpa, this is very timely. I’m also doubting myself nowadays, because I’m not pretty sure if teaching is really the profession that fits me. I’m on my last year in college. And I think there’s no way to quit anymore. I pray that this is really my personal legend. I’m just going to boost my confidence. Thanks grandpa. God bless you.
From your fan in the Philippines,
Jael Diane :)
just what i needed to hear today!
Most of life’s biggest failures are people who didn’t realise how close they were to succes when they gave up.
Paulo tenho um blog
VIDA FAZER VALER A PENA
mas realmente preciso falar com vc, tem aconteçido coisas estranhas,
desde pequena, vejo ouço coisas e vozes e a cada ano isso fica mais forte
vejo que agora luto contra algo grande que nao sei o que é
gostaria de orientaçao sua, sou sua fã, e respeito seu trabalho
ah
o mais interessante é que apos termos reçebido um convite para participar de uma sociedade secreta e nao acc, as coisas ficarem piores
me envie um email, me add no msn , preciso falar com vc
obrigada
sucesso
Truly inspirational. Love your stuff…
Keep it rolling Paulo.
Cheers!!
why would it be worth it? im confused
Paulo, you wow me every time. Whenever I think you r at your highest, you prove me wrong!
Brilliant!! After morning prayers this is what I need to get my day off to a flier :)
Sir, how do I send you a story? I have read some earlier post which were sent to you by your fans.
Thank u mr.coelho..you’re so inspiring to me…:)
i always ask myself that…is it worth it….!!!
cant wait to see the end of my race and be proud…:))
A couple months back, myself and two friends decided to hike the Appalachian trail, and we quit one month in because we didn’t have anymore money. Everyday since then has been half-assed, and in regret. Because I really wanted to finish, but as soon as I found an escape “back to reality”, I took it. I just finished reading The Alchemist for a second time, and its inspired me to travel again, and face new challenges. Maybe this time, I won’t give up so easily
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