“I do the very best I know how – the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.”
These words are by Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States, who lived from 1809 to 1865. He was President during the Civil War and is remembered as a man of integrity who took the first steps toward ending slavery in the United States.
Although Lincoln’s words are referring to himself and his approach to life, they express that which all of us should do. Trying to do our best is part of living life fully, and each of us has abilities that can help us in our endeavors.
It can be disheartening to make mistakes and to deal with obstacles that get in the way of that which we’re trying to do. It can also take a lot of effort and perseverance to keep on trying to do the best we can. And yet it is so important to not give up, both for ourselves individually and for whoever will be affected by what we do.
Whether we are trying to do our best in our day-to-day endeavors related to family, friends, our work, staying healthy, and in other ways, or whether we’re trying our best by putting effort and time into a specific project or goal, we need to keep on doing the best we know how, as Lincoln says.