A Chain Is Only As Strong As Its Weakest Link!
The literal meaning of this proverb is that the strength of a chain is limited to that of the weakest link in the chain. Even if the other links on the chain are strong, the strength of the chain depends on the weakest link.
Have you ever seen the movie "300"?
For those who haven't, the story takes place in 480 B.C., between Persia, led by King Xerxes and Greece, led by Leonidas, king of the Greek city state of Sparta. Now even though Leonidas went into battle with only 300 men, many believe he would have conquered the army of Persia if only his plan didn't have one fatal flaw: The weak link - Ephialtes.
It was Ephialtes who betrayed Leonidas and all of Greece by revealing a secret pathway that allowed Xerxes and his army to finally surround the Spartans. It was a tragic end to a very heroic movie.
I however want to focus on the important role Ephialtes played in the fall of the Spartan army. You see, Leonidas belived his army to be nigh invincible. They were Spartans for crying out loud! These guys were built for battle right from birth...literally.
He had so much confidence in his men that he ignored the obvious pain and disappointment in Ephialtes' eyes when he turned him down from joining his army. He least expected the response to be a betrayal that would cost him his life and that of 300 men!
There are so many ways we could interpret and apply this synopsis, however, in this case I'd like to stress on the power of our minds and some of it's weak links. These could be fear. doubt, procrastination, inferiority complex, self-hate, shyness, etc.
It's very possible that you have a weak link right now that could destroy you if you allow it. Like Leonidas the Spartan King, you could have 300 other powerful traits that make you stand out but if you leave your weak link unattended to, it could destroy you completely!
I am specifically writing this blog to all the newbies here on the Wealthy Affiliate platform. I believe we can all work on our weak links. There are countless people here on this platform who at a time were newbies to affiliate marketing just as you and I are. Most had zero ideas about the things they can easily do today. But by utilizing the tools and training provided here, coupled with determination, patience and sheer will power, they overcame their "weak links" and can boast of their success stories today.
You and I will be no different!
Identify your weak link(s). One day at a time work at it. One training video at a time improve on yourself. Little by little success will find you.
I wish everyone the very best in your success story.
Cheers.
Codjoe.
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I’ve got weak links all over the place! And I’m not just kidding here. But this is when/where I always come back to WA.
Here, each one of us can be his/her own unique self and be on common ground with everyone else at the same time.
Thank you for the ease with which you have been sharing your experiences. You articulate what all of us go through at some point, in one way or another and in your own way.
That is an effective teaching/learning method, I reckon.
I'm glad it resonates with you.😁