It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.

I've always taught that a poor economy is the best opportunity for salespeople because the naysayers and grumblers have already given up, leaving more territory, more opportunities to be successful than in a good economy when virtually all salespeople are out there, giving it their best.

You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.

Some people find fault like there is a reward for it

You'll never meet a happy ungrateful person, or an unhappy grateful person because gratitude and happiness go together. Sometimes happiness precedes gratitude but often gratitude precedes happiness. The latter is achieved by realising things could be worse but aren't and so feeling relieved, grateful and happy.

The real opportunity for success lies within the person and not in the job.

Others can stop you temporarily - you are the only one who can do it permanently.