Belief
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008I have admired many people in life. And, although many times we simply “feel” good around certain people, I think it’s important to stop, step back, and analyze what we admire about certain people.
No, I’m not talking about great teeth or hair that shimmers in the sunlight. I’m talking about those people who inspire us, they ignite a fire in us to become better people. Over the weekend, I received a phone call from my past—from a man I’ve considered a role model for nearly a decade. However, after hearing his message in my voicemail, I finally understood what it was that intrigued me so much all these years.
The call was from Al Amatuzio, the founder of AMSOIL. Al introduced synthetic oil to the world for automotive purposes. He build a mega-company from scratch. He’s extremely successful. His products changed the world for the better. He exhibits great leadership. Yet, even though, all these aspects are impressive, the reason I have continued to view Al Amatuzio as role model, was not for his success. It wasn’t for his fantastic leadership abilities. And, it wasn’t even for the legacy he has created in the world. The reason I’ve admired Al, was for something much simpler than all that. The reason he is still a role model to me today is simply because, without question, Al Amatuzio believed. There is no hesitation in his mind. He exhibits a belief in himself, his company, his staff, and his products that is so concrete that the words “marginal, failure, mistake, or try” do not exist in his vocabulary. There is no such thing as doubt. There is no such thing as risk.
Although it may be impossible for all of us to live without doubt, work without doubt, and create without doubt, there is something we can all learn from unrestricted belief—it is the one thing found in every success. Belief—when you get it, run with it. And, if you want to know more about Al Amatuzio, go to www.amsoil.com