[nukkad] birth of a dream

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If the gods listened to the prayers of men, all humankind would 
quickly perish since they constantly pray for many evils to befall 
one another. -Epicurus, philosopher (c. 341-270 BCE)
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"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can
achieve." 

Would you agree with the statement that a dream is
born from an idea-a simple idea conceived in the mind?


Back in the 19th century two brothers had an idea
which eventually became their passionate and consuming
dream. Their relentless pursuit of that dream was
rewarded with an accomplishment that changed world
travel. 

On Friday December 17, 1903 at 10:35 AM, the Wright
brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their dream.
They flew "the world's first power-driven,
heavier-than-air machine in which man made free,
controlled, and sustained flight." This memorable feat
took place at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on a cold
windy morning. 

The dream started with an idea that was planted in
their minds by a toy given to them by their father. In
the words of the boys, "Late in the autumn of 1878,
our father came into the house one evening with some
object partly concealed in his hands, and before we
could see what it was, he tossed it into the air.
Instead of falling to the floor, as we expected, it
flew across the room till it struck the ceiling, where
it fluttered awhile, and finally sank to the floor."
This simple toy made of bamboo, cork and stretched
rubber bands, fascinated the Wright brothers and
sparked their lifelong interest in human flight. 

The Wright brothers were great thinkers. They enjoyed
learning new things. Initially, they recycled broken
parts, built a printing press and opened their own
printing office. Their interest moved to bicycles and
in 1893, they opened the Wright Cycle Company where
they sold and repaired bicycles. But Wilbur (the older
brother) had his mind set on something more exciting.
He decided to seriously pursue flying. 

The brothers spent many hours researching, testing
their machines and making improvements after
unsuccessful attempts at human flight. What started
out as a hobby soon became a passion. With
determination and patience they realized their dream
in 1903. 

The next time you hear or see an airplane or travel on
one, remember where it all started. A simply idea
conceived in the minds of two young men who did not
finish high school. Believe it or not, they did not
have a University degree in Aeronautical Engineering,
Mathematics, Physics or any other subject. They were
not scientists in the true sense of the word. In fact,
many of their peers who did not witness their
accomplishment, had trouble believing that two bicycle
mechanics from Dayton, Ohio did what they claimed. 

What idea or ideas are YOU working on? Have you said
you can't do this or that because you are not a
scientist? Have you limited yourself by saying you are
not smart enough? Or have you joined the majority in
saying that everything has already been invented or
discovered? 

Since the introduction of the first generation of
personal computers in 1981, we are able to do many
things more efficiently. With a super computer between
your ears and the personal computer at your finger
tips, your dream can be achieved. First, give birth to
that dream with an idea. A simply idea that ANYONE of
us can conceive! 
 




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