How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these. -- George Washington Carver
There isn’t much one can do for the individual who will not try to do something for himself. Napoleon Hill
One of the keys to success is Personal Initiative. Most people — including those who will play a key role in the level of success you achieve in your life — will not give you their full assistance and support unless you first take the initiative. If you see something that needs to be done, just do it. Wendy’s founder, Dave Thomas, says, “A little initiative will improve your luck nine days out of ten.” NHF
A most beneficial use of time is silent meditation, while searching for guidance from within. Napoleon Hill
We all experience rare moments when a blinding revelation comes to us, when we suddenly see things differently than ever before. Usually, however, we learn the truth about ourselves gradually, over long periods of time, from quiet introspection. We are all spiritual, but some of us have learned to tap more effectively into the great strength that resides in the spiritual portion of ourselves. The spirit is not boisterous and noisy. Getting in touch with your spiritual self demands tranquility and solitude. Make sure you dedicate a portion of every day to thought and study, to think and reflect upon your life. Choose a time and place that best allow you to relax your mind and devote your thoughts to reflection.
NHF
Good habits are difficult to acquire, but easy to live with. Bad habits are easy to acquire, but difficult to live with.” -- Zig Ziglar
The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. -- Anonymous
A closed mind stumbles over the blessings of life without recognizing them. Napoleon Hill
When someone does something well, applaud! You will make two people happy. -- Samuel Goldwyn
The world pins no medals on you because of what you know, but it may crown you with glory and riches for what you do. Napoleon Hill
Knowledge is an important component of success in any field. To accomplish anything worthwhile often requires years of study. But knowledge alone is not power; it becomes powerful only when it is applied through positive action. Study after study of successful people reveals that they have a bias for action. They gather the appropriate facts, relate them to their knowledge about the subject, develop an implementation plan, and then get into action. When in doubt, it’s far better to act too soon rather than too late. NHF
One needs to be slow to form convictions, but once formed they must be defended against the heaviest odds. -- Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi
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Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake. -- Victor Hugo