I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy. – Marie Curie
Success is simple, but hard work.
There are no over-night successes or easy paths to riches.
Whether it’s the “larger” progress Curie speaks of, or personal success, the truth is that the time must be devoted and the price paid.
Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith. – Margaret Shepherd Where do you want to be? Who do you want to be? To get there, or be that person, you must be willing to let go of the comfort and security of the known. But . . . I’m not suggesting facing-the-fear-and-doing-it…
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” – Plato Because without the beginning, there’s nothing. (And the beginning often sets the stage for the rest of the task/project/journey.) When in doubt, begin.
In terms of what you do, I mean? Should you, as so many say, love what you do? Read this article and come back . . . . * * * So, what do you think? Has your answer changed, or evolved even? I think, as the author does as well (in his own way),…
I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to…
“It takes a great man to be a good listener.” – Calvin Coolidge Everyone wants to talk, to speak, to share and communicate – to be heard. To be heard is to be significant and everyone needs significance. (They don’t want it, or think it would be nice to have… they need it.) To truly listen,…
What is the secret behind every tragic misstep on the path to success? It happens right here: People believe their emotions have an external cause. That’s it. That’s the only real problem. – Steve Chandler * * * Your emotions create your experience, the visceral, palpable real part of your experience. You create your emotions. (By…