As a motto, you don't get much better than this. And it can apply to so many different people, in so many different parts of their lives.
However for the next two weeks it takes on special importance as it is the motto of the Paralympics New Zealand. And already belief has turned into achievement of the highest sort with medals to two of our Paralympians in the early days of competition.
Wellington cyclist Paula Tesoriero has set a new world record in winning gold in the 500m time trial at the velodrome. And Christchurch schoolgirl Sophie Pascoe has won the silver medal in the women's S10 100m butterfly in the pool overnight.
When in my book, achieving would simply be making it to the Paralympics in Beijing, these young womens success is outstanding. Hopefully we will see more of it.
I haven't managed to find out if we have any Rodney connections with the Paralympics team, but if anyone can tell me, drop me a line. And if you want to check out the team, sports and coverage (sadly much less than for the Olympics), head to the Paralympics New Zealand website.
Go hard the believers.
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