“Life is what happens while you are planning for the future.”
Uncle
Remain present, while it’s good to have a vision, if that’s all you concentrate on, you won’t ever enjoy the now
“Baby steps.”
Bill Murray as Bob Wiley in ‘What About Bob?’ (1991) ― Movie
While a joke in the context of this movie, this line sums up the concept of breaking down a large and daunting goal or problem into small and achievable parts or milestones. I tend to...
“Trust the ‘Process’. The process is about staying in the present and laying siege to the obstacle in front of you. It’s about not getting distracted by anything else that comes your way.”
Nick Saban ― Alabama football coach
In life you will constantly have challenges right in front of you. While you may have a long-term game-plan look at each individual task at hand and focus on doing your best at that time...
“If you won’t be stressed about it in one year why be stressed about it now?”
Anonymous
It is easy to think what is happening right now is very stressful and you let it consume you. It is important to think, “Will this matter in the future?” and, if not, try all...
“First order of business: Always keep calm. If you get jittery, you’ll only make it worse.”
Thomas Stratos ― German football coach
This quote is from my first professional soccer coach. I was getting frustrated cause I didn’t get enough playing time and I made quite a few mistakes in practice, because I put too much pressure...
“It is not only about the end, but more so about the journey.”
Unknown
To me this just means to not be too focused on the goal, but also enjoy the stages in between. I transfer that not only into business, but also into life. I think that it...
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
Lao Tzu (circa 6th to 5th century BC) ― Chinese philosopher
In Hong Kong I studied a bit of the different Chinese philosophic schools and this phrase is one that really resonated with me. Having to leave my home country I have had to let go...
“Worrying is like shovelling air; a lot of effort and no result.”
Unknown
I don’t remember where we heard this, but I know my dad has referenced it. I tend to stress myself about things that I have no control over, and this was his response. I like...
“Focus on What You Can Control, Leave What You Can’t.”
Anonymous
This is a good decision-making process that reminds me to make decisions efficiently and not spend time thinking about things I can not change. It is also a method for me to simplify things in...
“Your thoughts become your reality.”
Raymond Charles Barker (1911–1988) ― Author
This quote is also really about someone else, another one of my bosses. She taught me that your state of mind largely influences your life circumstances. Be conscious about your thoughts and how you perceive...