Where Do Great Things Come From?

Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities. – Aldous Huxley Success, like happiness, is not something to achieved or arrived at. It’s not a destination, it’s more of a by-product. To use the example of a tree, Success isn’t the leaves of the tree, or…

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.* – Stephen Covey Sure, circumstances have an influence on what happens. But such pales in comparison to the impact of your actions. ***** And, not to second-guess Covey’s choice-of-words, while decisions are important, but you must act on those decisions. Ever hear…

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough, we must do. – Leonardo da Vinci Thought is so vitally important to the quality and content of our lives, but thinking is over-rated. What we think creates our emotions and our emotions create…

“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale Earl Nightingale is one the greats in personal development; if you haven’t listened to one of his audio programs, do so.

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent. – Goethe If you want to earn the trust and respect of those around you, be careful what you say about those who are absent. When you find ways to (truthfully and accurately) praise those who are not there, you build trust and gain…