Agostinho has won awards in drawing, handwriting, spelling, story writing and singing competitions at various levels. After SSC, he secured Diploma in Garment Technology. He acquired proficiency in computer technology as well as playing the piano. He easily climbs trees, repairs the tiled roof of his home and drives his car. All these appears extra special, when you realise that he walks on his hands as he cannot do so with his legs.
Last Friday, Trainers’ Association honoured the inspirational attitude of Agostinho Fernandes by conferring upon him the Achiever Learner Award. His life’s journey is one moving melody of motivation. The enterprising entrepreneur overcame all odds to achieve well deserved success. He literally travelled on his hands to take on all challenges in his path.
When asked to speak on the occasion, Agostinho described his tryst with hardships. He underlined his philosophy with his attitude of not competing with others. He insisted that it was worthy to compete with our previous performance. Agostinho says the challenge of life lies in the readiness to improve our previous efforts and results.
Too often, we get involved in the quagmire of comparative competition. When we lag behind, we succumb to the emotion of envy and heartburn. Our destination is determined by benchmarks laid by others. But to be better at achieving our dreams, we must focus on bettering our own best.
To BE BETTER at success, do not compete with the rest
Agostinho has shown so well, how to better your best!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
Last Friday, Trainers’ Association honoured the inspirational attitude of Agostinho Fernandes by conferring upon him the Achiever Learner Award. His life’s journey is one moving melody of motivation. The enterprising entrepreneur overcame all odds to achieve well deserved success. He literally travelled on his hands to take on all challenges in his path.
When asked to speak on the occasion, Agostinho described his tryst with hardships. He underlined his philosophy with his attitude of not competing with others. He insisted that it was worthy to compete with our previous performance. Agostinho says the challenge of life lies in the readiness to improve our previous efforts and results.
Too often, we get involved in the quagmire of comparative competition. When we lag behind, we succumb to the emotion of envy and heartburn. Our destination is determined by benchmarks laid by others. But to be better at achieving our dreams, we must focus on bettering our own best.
To BE BETTER at success, do not compete with the rest
Agostinho has shown so well, how to better your best!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
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Thanks for this inspirational story, Pravin. Do you have any more information on Augustine? Couldn't glean anything online.
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