Category Archives: action

Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer

Posted on 17 December 2011 by philosiblog

Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a twitter-friendly excerpt  from a larger quote: “All courses of action are risky, … Continue reading →

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If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided

Posted on 16 December 2011 by philosiblog

If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a Twitter-Friendly version of “Remember, a real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly … Continue reading →

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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions

Posted on 12 December 2011 by philosiblog

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote reminds me to be wary of the boastful and the prideful. These people are not modest in their speech. Some … Continue reading →

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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them

Posted on 7 December 2011 by philosiblog

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy What does that mean? This quote is about walking the walk. It’s about … Continue reading →

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Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become.

Posted on 4 December 2011 by philosiblog

Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Wow, you’d think he’d been reading my posts or something. I could go the route of … Continue reading →

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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking

Posted on 2 December 2011 by philosiblog

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. – Voltaire What does that mean? The preeminent trait of humankind is our ability to think. Yes, some other creatures can do some basic problem solving, but humans are still the … Continue reading →

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The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.

Posted on 29 November 2011 by philosiblog

The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? The quote starts by saying the world … Continue reading →

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However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results

Posted on 22 November 2011 by philosiblog

However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? It means that you need to check your results regularly! Even the best laid plans, with all probable contingencies accounted for, can … Continue reading →

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Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you

Posted on 16 November 2011 by philosiblog

Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. ― Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? Did you ever wonder what kind of person you are or wish to be? Did you ever … Continue reading →

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Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes its built on catastrophe

Posted on 4 November 2011 by philosiblog

Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it’s built on catastrophe. – Sumner Redstone What does that mean? This quote seems to be the story of my life! The quote implies that … Continue reading →

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Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone

Posted on 23 October 2011 by philosiblog

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this talks about a fundamental human need, the need of love and kindness. … Continue reading →

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Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage

Posted on 7 October 2011 by philosiblog

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. – Dale Carnegie This is a twitter-friendly quote, part of a longer quote: “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do … Continue reading →

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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

Posted on 27 September 2011 by philosiblog

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this says when the going gets tough, don’t give up. The toughness is a … Continue reading →

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If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

Posted on 22 September 2011 by philosiblog

If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. – Vincent Van Gogh What does that mean? This is similar to yesterday’s post, which dealt with fear. … Continue reading →

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Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.

Posted on 21 September 2011 by philosiblog

Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain. – Mark Twain What does that mean? This quote is admonishing us to face our fears. And not just face them, but to do the very thing … Continue reading →

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