A young Polish boy wanted to play piano, but his teacher told him that his
fingers were too stubby and that he would never play well. The boy was advised
to try the cornet, but was later told by an expert musician that he did not have
the lip to ever be good.
Then one day he met the great pianist, Anton Rubinstein. The famous musician
gave this young boy the first bit of encouragement he ever received. "Young
man," Rubinstein said, "you might be able to play the piano. In fact, I think
you can... if you will practice seven hours a day."
That was all the encouragement he needed! The great Rubinstein had told him he
could do it! He would have to dedicate his life to practicing piano, but he
could do it! He could be good! Anton Rubinstein said so!
He did practice for many hours a day and his hard work was rewarded, for years
later, Jan Paderewski became one of the most famous pianists of his time. An
encouraging word carried within it the power to ignite a young boy's eager
spirit, which burned brightly for decades.
Your encouraging word, given today, may forever change a receptive life!
From Steve Goodier's ONE MINUTE CAN CHANGE A LIFE
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