Success comes from repeated efforts day in and day out. You learn from your mistakes, make adjustments and continue pressing forward until you achieve the results you desire.
Zig ZiglarWhen we separate the word business into its component letters, B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S, we find that U and I are both in it. In fact, if U and I were not in business, it would not be business. Furthermore, we discover that U comes before I in business and the I is silent-it is to be seen, not heard. Also, the U in business has the sound of I, which indicates it is an amalgamation of the interests of U and I. When they are properly amalgamated, business becomes harmonious, profitable, and pleasant.
Zig ZiglarMost of us would be upset if we were accused of being "silly." But the word "silly" comes from the old English word "selig," and its literal definition is "to be blessed, happy, healthy and prosperous."
Zig ZiglarLife is too short to spend your precious time trying to convince a person who wants to live in gloom and doom otherwise. Give lifting that person your best shot, but don't hang around long enough for his/her bad attitude to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with optimistic people.
Zig ZiglarA good life is when you assume nothing, do more, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are for what you have.
Zig ZiglarThe way you look on the outside has a definite bearing on how you feel and see yourself on the inside.
Zig ZiglarMotivation gets you going and habit gets you there. Make motivation a habit and you will get there more quickly and have more fun on the trip.
Zig ZiglarIt's absolutely true that unless you can instill discipline upon yourself, you will never be able to lead others.
Zig ZiglarWhen you give directives to a child, especially a teenager, you must consider the nature of your child.
Zig ZiglarThe relationships we have with people are extremely important to success on and off the job.
Zig ZiglarIf you have the character to hang in there when its tough, you will develop or acquire every other characteristic necessary to WIN in the game of life.
Zig ZiglarPeople often say motivation doesn't last. But neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.
Zig ZiglarHonesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life - all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.
Zig ZiglarForgiveness takes the burden of hate, guilt, and bitterness off your back and, with a lighter load, you can climb higher and faster, and be much happier in the process.
Zig ZiglarI have always said that everyone is in sales. Maybe you don't hold the title of salesperson, but if the business you are in requires you to deal with people, you, my friend, are in sales.
Zig ZiglarWhen our goals are clearly defined and intelligently set, you have, in essence, taken a major step toward programming your left brain. That frees your right brain to be its creative best.
Zig ZiglarHabits are funny things. What's funny, or rather tragic, is that bad habits are so predictable and avoidable. Despite this, there are people by the millions who insist on acquiring habits that are bad, expensive, and create problems. The habit they weren't going to get, got them!
Zig ZiglarWhen you look at the possibilities instead of the problems, the future is filled with endless opportunities
Zig ZiglarThere is a difference between standard of living and quality of life. Quality of life is more important.
Zig ZiglarMen are stupid. That much I know for sure. They say stupid things. They do stupid things. They hurt you for stupid reasons. But we love them all the same. My fiancee can be as stupid as can be at times, but then again so can I. We all can. Lets face it, life and love would be boring if we were all straight laced and smart.
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