ABSTRACT
Robert Fritz, known for his development of structural dynamics and his study of the way structural relationships impact behavior, asserted that most of us hold two contrary beliefs—powerlessness and unworthiness—that limit our ability to create what we really want. One could argue that Rahfeal Gordon had an instinctive belief that spreading love and hope was his calling in life. Paul Michelman, editor of MIT Sloan Management Review, talks about how he came to the job he loves: There are a million variations on the phrase planned luck, like "Those who are lucky put themselves in a position to be lucky." In the early 1950s, doctors, scientists, and sports commentators were united in their belief that it was impossible to run a mile in under four minutes. After finishing the 1500-meter race in fourth place at the 1952 Olympics, Bannister almost retired from the sport, but hung on in pursuit of the unthinkable.
