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Category Archives: flexibility
I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.
I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a famous misquote, but an interesting one none the less. In his day, and in his trade, change was necessary … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, flexibility, growth, observation, personal growth, repetition
Tagged @LotsaMoneyForU, Niccolò Machiavelli, overthrow, preserving, status quo
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Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty.
Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. – Henry Martyn Robert What does that mean? This quote is from the guy who wrote Robert’s Rules … Continue reading
Posted in decision, flexibility, governance, individuality, moderation, tolerance
Tagged @AllysonDixon2, does, Henry Martyn Robert, law, right
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Doing the show was like painting the George Washington Bridge. As soon as you finished one end, you started right in on the other.
Doing the show was like painting the George Washington Bridge. As soon as you finished one end, you started right in on the other. – Jack Paar What does that mean? This quote is from the early days of The … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, flexibility, improve, perseverance, setting an example, time
Tagged @larryweidel, Jack Paar, painting, show, started
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The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.
The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases. – Carl Jung What does that mean? Let’s face facts. One size most emphatically does not fit all! I’ve known that my … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, creativity, flexibility, happiness, observation, time
Tagged @AR_Foundation, Carl Jung, flexible, recipe, shoe
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One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves.
One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter shortened quote, which is stated more … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, caution, creativity, flexibility, opposition, victory
Tagged @JacquesMemoirs, emulate, fox, lion, Niccolò Machiavelli
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Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.
Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is so spot on. I have known several … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, flexibility, focus, motivation, obstacles, understanding
Tagged @ASecret4You, difference, Niccolò Machiavelli, obstacles, understand
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Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.
Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This is another famously shortened-for-twitter quote. The full quote is as follows: “Impossible is just a big word … Continue reading
Posted in belief, courage, flexibility, judgement, motivation, struggle
Tagged @AR_Foundation, declaration, Impossible, Muhammad Ali, potential
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The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.
The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a polite way of saying that old people rule! Seriously, it is a call to … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, flexibility, improve, judgement, persistence, service
Tagged @philo_quotes, escape, hourglass, Niccolò Machiavelli, see
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Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.
Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something. – Franklin D. Roosevelt What does that mean? I like this quote, as it talks about human learning. We get an idea in our head, and we think about how we might accomplish … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, effort, failure, flexibility, observation, persistence
Tagged @MindPlusEnergy, another, fail, Franklin D. Roosevelt, method
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You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there
You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there. – George Burns What does that mean? This is another light-hearted quote, in honor of George Burns’ … Continue reading
Posted in action, flexibility, independence, persistence, personal growth, strength
Tagged @tonyrobbins, active, George Burns, know, old
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It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time
It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? I have also seen this quote written as “It … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, flexibility, goals, motivation, plan, self improvement
Tagged @_Alexandra_Jaye, ahead, destiny, mistake, Winston Churchill
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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking
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
Posted in action, creativity, flexibility, obstacles, preparation, thinking
Tagged @tonyrobbins, plan, problem, thinking, Voltaire
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Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? What this quote says to me is that things are always changing, that nothing stays the same. If you wish to enjoy continued success, … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, common sense, discovery, flexibility, growth, imagination
Tagged @philoQuotes, adaptation, flexible, imagination, Niccolò Machiavelli
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Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach
Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? To me, it means that once you have made a decision, you’ve cut yourself off from other possibilities. You are also committed … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, courage, flexibility, intelligence, optimism, perseverance
Tagged @motivatquotes, decision, flexible, Tony Robbins
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