“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.”
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) ― President of the United States, 1963 to 1969
Read Story“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.”
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) ― President of the United States, 1963 to 1969
This helps me to recover from a lot of failures. Learning from the mistakes and keeping moving is the main point here. We cannot do anything about the past, but we could learn from it...
“To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) ― Essayist/philosopher/poet
My favorite quote and wisdom of all time, this quote fully embodies my definition of success.
“It’s not the smartest who succeed but those with the best work habits.”
College counsellor
The people who succeed are thoughtful and plan to succeed. The smart ones get by but if they don’t have the work habits to succeed and try to rely on natural smarts, they tend to...
“Partnerships are critical. Don’t be afraid to leverage someone else’s network.”
Ken Beckham ― College mentor
Everyone has their strengths and individual networks. Partnerships can exponentially increase your reach and opportunities for success.
“Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day you get a little better than the day before.”
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson ― Actor
This quote from The Rock reminds me that nothing happens overnight. If I want to achieve something, I have to work at it day after day. It also tells me that we all have the...
“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”
Bill Gates ― Entrepreneur/Businessman/Philanthropist
Failing is the ultimate opportunity to learn (if taken advantage of). Although creating positive feedback loops (even in times of success) are beneficial habits, failures are an opportunity to see an entirely different perspective that...
“Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.”
Les Brown ― Author
Take chances. People are typically better than they think. Take stretch assignments, and try new things.
“It is not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results.”
Warren Buffett ― Investor/CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Being the best at something that has been around for a long time can still make you a lot of money. You don’t always have to reinvent the wheel. Just make it the best wheel...
“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.”
Reggie Leach ― Ice hockey winger
Effort equals results.
“I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.”
The Little Engine That Could ― Classic children's story
Believe in yourself and you can do anything.