This week’s quote is widely attributed to Mark Twain, although there is no evidence he actually ever said the words. “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” Let me ask you a serious question: What one thing could you do in the next 24 hours that would have a significant impact on your life? …
Category: Quotes
Three Steps to Better Self-Discipline
This week’s quote is from the American writer, artist, and philosopher Elbert Hubbard, who is credited with saying, “Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” He’s also credited with saying, “Do not take life too seriously; you will…
If It’s Lonely at the Top, You’re Doing It Wrong
“If you help someone up a mountain, you’re closer to the top yourself.” The exact source of this quote is unclear, even though a similar version has been attributed to General Norman Schwarzkopf. Earlier versions of this quote have also been found in various cultures around the world, but the message is the same: when…
You Already Know What to Do. So Why Aren’t You Doing It?
This week’s quote is “Most people know what to do, they just don’t do what they know.” I was unable to find the source of this quote, but American actor Sylvester Stallone and self-help guru Tony Robbins have both been given credit for similar thoughts. If you talk to enough people, you’ll realize fairly quickly how true…
My Favorite Quote
My all-time favorite quote is from May Sarton, an American novelist and poet, who once wrote, “Each day, and the living of it, has to be a conscious creation in which discipline and order are relieved with some play and pure foolishness.” This is another way of saying “All work and no play makes Jack a…
Wake Up and Create Your Own Success
(Note: if you would rather watch the video of this post, click here.) Today I’d like to share a quote: “Some people dream of being successful, while others wake up and work at it.” I can’t find who originally wrote or said this, but I sure wish I could because I’d love to give them credit. This is…
Essential Lessons from ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill
(Note: if you would rather watch the video of this post, click here.) Today’s book review is “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill This book has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature.” It was originally published in 1937 and to this day remains one of the most referenced books on success and…
Choose Happiness: Take Control of Your Life
Would you describe yourself as happy? Would you like to be happier? Do you feel like your happiness is up to you? It’s always fascinated me that more people don’t choose to be happy. Yes, I believe happiness is a choice. I believe it’s an inside job. Too many people in the world today are…
Conceive, Believe, Achieve: Your Success Formula
(Note: if you would rather watch the video of this post, click here.) This week’s quote comes from the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, who wrote, “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” The basic notion is that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. This is a…
What do you really want?
“Ask for what you want, and be prepared to get it.” – Maya Angelou Let me ask you a question: do you know what you want? Have you asked the Universe for it? Are you prepared to get it? Asking for what you want is not a selfish endeavor, assuming that your wish doesn’t negatively impact…