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.
“Do you have habits, or do your habits have you?” – Brian Tracy I heard that this morning while listening to his audio program “Focal Point” (one of my favorite programs of his) in the car. It hit me particularly hard as I know, deep-down, that many of my habits don’t serve me, and they…
If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough. – Vince Lombardi If you’re not making mistakes: you’re playing it safe; you’re playing small; you’re not using all your talents and abilities; you’re wasting the gift that is your life; you’re living in a way that you’ll feel guilty about later; you’re . ….
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own. – Benjamin Disraeli This is why I am a coach. What are your riches? What are your talents, skills and strengths? Look for them and they are there. Find them – use them – and…
There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life – happiness, freedom, and peace of mind – are always attained by giving them to someone else. – Peyton C. March Whatever we hoard withers and contracts. Whatever we give away regenerates and expands. The things that matter…
Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people. – Carl Jung When confronted with someone, or something or some situation which I don’t like, I do my best to ask myself: “What is it about this that I don’t like about myself.” What I have begun to realize is…
The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot. – Michael Altshuler Actually, there is no bad news. You’re in charge. You always have been, just sometimes you haven’t been at your best. But you can do better. You can always do better. You can create a flight plan for your…