Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Edison Never give up: Your breakthrough might be closer than you think Thomas A. Edison famously said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success Read more…

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. Lucius Annaeus Seneca MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Often in our lives, we keep putting things off, believing them to be difficult tasks or beyond our capabilities. This habit usually starts on a Read more…

We must stop assuming that a thing which has never been done before probably cannot be done at all. Donald M. Nelson EMBRACING UNIQUENESS FOR SUCCESS Each one of us is unique, yet we often fall into the trap of believing that success and accomplishments must follow a predefined path. This self-limiting belief restricts our Read more…

Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden MEANING OF THIS QUOTE People often prioritize reputation over character. Reputation refers to what others think of us, while character is about how we perceive ourselves. Read more…

Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett MEANING OF THIS QUOTE It is hard to be selfless when selfishness reigns supreme around us. Our natural instinct is to do a profit-and-loss analysis before every decision and put our own interests above everything and everyone else. Read more…

Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress. Alfred A. Montapert MEANING OF THIS QUOTE In a world obsessed with multitasking and output, we are often guilty of confusing being busy with being productive. In the pursuit of our goals, it might often feel like we Read more…

Real confidence comes from knowing and accepting yourself – your strengths and your limitations – in contrast to depending on affirmation from others. Judith M. Bardwick MEANING OF THIS QUOTE In an age as competitive as ours, it is easy to fall into the habit of being overly harsh on ourselves. This relentless self-criticism breeds Read more…

If you believe you can, you probably can. If you believe you won’t, you most assuredly won’t. Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad. Denis Waitley MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Belief is the foundation of every endeavor. It is not as if simply believing in yourself without a concrete action Read more…

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. Vince Lombardi MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Humans are blessed with the gift of setting goals and coming up with an action plan to achieve them. These goals can range from Read more…

Your most valuable asset can be your willingness to persist longer than anyone else. Brian Tracy MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Setbacks and failures are an integral part of the journey to success. In fact, you weren’t probably aiming high enough if you didn’t encounter any hardships along the way. Given the inevitability and importance of Read more…