A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein Learning from Mistakes: Why Failure is the Key to Success Albert Einstein once said, “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” This powerful statement reminds us that mistakes are not failures—they are a testament to the fact Read more…

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…

If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative. Woody Allen MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Contrary to popular opinion, failure is not a sign of stagnation, but of progress. In fact, it isn’t the occasional failure that’s worrisome, but rather continued success. Failure serves the dual purpose 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…

There are no great men, there are only great challenges, which ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet. William Frederick Halsey, Jr. MEANING OF THIS QUOTE We all look up to the great men of our times and yesteryear for inspiration. In doing so, we often elevate them to a Read more…

To live only for some future goal is shallow. It’s the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the top. Robert M. Pirsig MEANING OF THIS QUOTE In a world as fast-paced as ours, it is easy to sacrifice our present on the altar of some future goal. While having a goal and working Read more…

We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action. Frank Tibolt MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Inspiration is a double-edged sword. That’s because while inspiration often kindles creativity, it is also the breeding ground for procrastination. In fact, the longer you put off doing 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…

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jim Ryun MEANING OF THIS QUOTE How often have we embarked on an endeavor full of motivation and resolve, only for everything to fizzle out over time? So often, we start working on a new project with so much enthusiasm, only for our Read more…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Peter Hollins is a researcher of human psychology and behavior. He is one of America’s bestselling authors from Seattle, Washington. Hollins has authored several books on psychology and self-improvement. His well-known works include The Science of Self-Learning and The Science of Powerful Focus. Most of his books aim to help people improve Read more…