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William Arthur Ward on why you should study while others are sleeping

Quote #274 | William A. Ward | Study while others are sleeping (…)

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing. William Arthur Ward Almost every successful person out there will attest to the fact that it isn’t sheer talent or luck that got them through, but a lot of hard work. And even in Read more…

Dalai Lama on why when you lose, don't lose the lesson

Quote #270 | Dalai Lama | When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Dalai Lama Failure is an essential hurdle en route to success. It is a timely wake-up call for us to reconsider our plans or to simply strengthen our resolve. It not only keeps us grounded going forward, but also makes success all the more savory.

Napoleon Hill on how when a man really desires a thing so deeply that he is willing to stake his entire future on a single turn of the wheel in order to get it, he is sure to win

Quote #266 | Napoleon Hill | When a man really desires (…)

When a man really desires a thing so deeply that he is willing to stake his entire future on a single turn of the wheel in order to get it, he is sure to win. Napoleon Hill Any worthwhile goal in life entails its fair share of challenges. While these setbacks are more like life’s Read more…

Les Brown on why life has no limitations, except for the ones you make

Quote #265 | Les Brown | Life has no limitations (…)

Life has no limitations, except the ones you make. Les Brown A lot of life is what one makes of it. As theoretical as it might sound, you can fly as high as your imagination allows you to. The one and only thing that defines the course of your life are your own choices.

Confucius on why you should adjust the action steps when it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached

Quote #262 | Confucius | When it is obvious that the goals (…)

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius When one is pursuing a goal that is befitting their caliber, they are bound to run into obstacles along the way. These hardships do not mean that their goals are unreasonable or that they set the Read more…

Quote on why you should always chase your dreams instead of running away from your fears

Quote #260 | Anonymous | Always chase your dreams (…)

Always chase your dreams instead of running from your fears. Anonymous Everyone is blessed with the ability to dream. However, very few people are determined enough to go out there and fulfill those dreams. Ultimately, how steadfast one is in the pursuit of their dreams is what sets successful men apart from the not-so-successful ones.

Socrates on how worthless people live only to eat and drink, but people of worth eat and drink only to live

Quote #257 | Socrates | Worthless people live only to (…)

Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live. Socrates Putting religious and cultural beliefs aside, it is reasonable to assume that we live only once, at least as far as our present material body is concerned. In the grand scheme of things, our life is but Read more…

Chinese proverb on how if you get up one more time than you fall, you will make it through

Quote #247 | Chinese Proverb | If you get up one more time (…)

If you get up one more time than you fall, you will make it through. Chinese proverb Success is all about determination and a never-say-die attitude. The history of mankind can attest to the fact that no one ever made it big in life without running into any roadblocks. In fact, perseverance is the hallmark Read more…