Today,and in a few more series..We will be looking at simple minds becoming great Authors and Entrepreneurs .We all know ADIDAS.....
German born Adolf Dassler,nicknamed Adi,was an avid sportsman with a passion for extreme sports. He was a keen runner who understood the need for better shoes and spotted a gap in the market .
He had originally trained as a Baker but he had a heritage steeped in shoes as his father was a cobbler,so following his vision in making great and durable shoes for sports,he followed in his father's footsteps.
This was as far back as 1920...
Note: His mother's kitchen became his workshop.
Germany, after the first world war, was a tough place to start a business but Adi was determined.
He used whatever items he could scavenge to make his shoes.
His brother joined him, and that was how his shoe making became a Business.
Adi's vision encompassed three guiding principles;To produce the best shoe for the requirements of the job, To protect the athlete from injury and Ensure the product lasted!
There's more to learn about Adi's life but,we'll take a pause now and continue much later. Just before I wrap up our food for thought this morning, Here are five important lessons to note:
1. He had a passion for something -Sports!
2.He wanted to impact his world with the investment of himself...looking out for need and meeting it..not necessarily for financial gains.
3.He started small...He started anyhow. So, you see,Money isn't what you need to do whatever it is you want to do.
4.He refused to be discouraged,He was determined!. Because at that time, Germany,where he lived, life was pretty tough to start up anything .
5.He got help! His brother,Rudolph joined him ,because he had a background in sales.
Now, Whenever you decide to launch out what you tag Passion Driven, as long as you posses good intentions plus dedication, Help will come.
I encourage you today to Step out strong, determined and focus as Nothing is Impossible.
It is a beautiful day ahead for you.
**Cheers
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