Today marks the birthday of Alexander III of Macedon (AKA Alexander the Great)
At 30, Alexander’s Curriculum Vitae would read:
Marital Status: Three Wives (Roxane, Statiera and Parysatis)
Education: Studied under Aristotle, who studied under Plato
Address: Numerous domiciles ranging between the Mediterranean to Himalaya
Current Occupation: King, Conqueror, Empire Builder
Prior positions:
- Commander – Undefeated in Battle
- Horse tamer of wild horses – i.e. Bucephalus
The Parthenon, Athens, Greece
”There is nothing impossible to him who will try.”
Alexander the Great
There is the rub–those who try.
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I agree – it takes courage to “try.” You have to take a deep breath and take the plunge!!
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