In America we have the greatest chance for oppportunity than anyone else in the past six and a half thousand years. Never in recorded history have so many different gifts been brought from all over the world and deposited in one country. 614
An ancient script asks, “Would you let a man rule the city who cannot even rule his own spirit?” Sometimes we do. 566
Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, butnot you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you. 1.27K
The word “tip” stands for “to insure promptness.” So when should you give it? Up front, of course. Sophisticated people don’t take chances on poor service, they insure good service. 1.68K
There are three things to leave behind; your photographs, your library, and your personal journals. These things are certainly going to be more valuable to future generations than your furniture. 1.9K
Time is our most valuable asset, yet we tend to waste it, kill it, and spend it rather than invest it. 1.27K
If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you. If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you. Whatever good things we build end up building us. 548
I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care then they do their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change. 2.1K
The best motivation is self-motivation. The guy says, “I wish someone would come by and turn me on.” What if they don’t show up? You’ve got to have a better plan for your life. 531
Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember – the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you. 591
Far too many people have no idea of what they can do because all they have been told is what they can’t do. They don’t know what they want because they don’t know what’s available for them. 543
With integrity you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt. With fear and guilt removed you are free to be and do your best. 591