You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal.
It's true, spectacular preparation always precedes spectacular performance.
Failure doesn't come from falling down, failure comes from not getting up
A positive attitude and personal motivation allow you to remain excited about what you are doing - no matter how difficult the challenges may be day to day.
Failure is often the line of least persistence.
It will be disastrous when a leader or manager shows up with one attitude one day and treats people with a different attitude the next day.