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A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more
A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.
Most of life is choices, and the rest is pure dumb luck.
Most of life is choices, and the rest is pure dumb luck.
Energy is equal to desire and purpose.
Energy is equal to desire and purpose.
Once you label me you negate me.
Once you label me you negate me.
The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range
perspective.
The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range
perspective.
Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters. - Letters read more
Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters. - Letters to Young Men.
It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success.
It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success.
My circumstances do not make me what I am, they reveal who I have
chosen to be. (from James Allen).
My circumstances do not make me what I am, they reveal who I have
chosen to be. (from James Allen).
The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.
The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.
