The Black Hat

What do you call a man who failed in the world of business, was defeated when he ran for the state legislature, lost his nomination to Congress, was routed in the Vice Presential race, and trampled in his pursuit for a seat in the senate - twice?

Well, most people called him "President".

Abraham Lincoln, arguably the greatest leader in the history of the United States, faced far more than his fair share of failure throughout his life. But what separated him from the average person was his refusal to allow that failure to bring him down. Instead of throwing in the towel and moving onto some other pursuit in life, he pushed forward - determined to achieve that which he desired. Not one of his prior failures was going to bring Mr. Lincoln down.

Today, history has forgotten the failed runs for office and the misfortunes in business - instead choosing to remember that which he was able to achieve.

Can you imagine what this country would be like today if Abraham had just given up?






"The fight must go on. The cause of civil liberty must not be surrendered at the end of one, or even one hundred defeats."

- President Abraham Lincoln