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Category Archives: innovation
The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? This witty quote uses a chiasmus to point out the importance of how something is done. In this case, the subject … Continue reading
Posted in belief, creativity, flexibility, innovation, perspective, thinking
Tagged @thequote, key, prioritize, schedule, Stephen Covey
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If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars. – Latin Proverb What does that mean? This quote is another really simple way of reminding us that it is wise to have a PlanB ready, just in case the … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, creativity, effort, flexibility, innovation, persistence
Tagged @Sports_HQ, Latin Proverb, oars, serve, wind
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Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity.
Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity. – Will Smith What does that mean? That’s quite a slap in the face, isn’t it? Being real has just been equated with mediocrity, with not really doing much or making much … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, common sense, dream, innovation, plan, setting an example
Tagged @tonyrobbins, mediocrity, path, realistic, Will Smith
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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. – John Maxwell, also attributed to William Arthur Ward What does that mean? This is a fun quote, because it breaks the usual dichotomy … Continue reading
Posted in action, choice, direction, innovation, leadership, setting an example
Tagged @AR_Foundation, leader, optimist, pessimist, William Arthur Ward
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Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.
Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. – Unknown What does that mean? Being happy with what you have, that is the core of happiness. When you can let … Continue reading
Posted in calm, creativity, focus, gratitude, innovation, relaxation
Tagged @_inspirational_, everything, happy, perfect, Unknown
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Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. – Martin Luther King Jr. What does that mean? Have any of you waited until you knew everything you needed to … Continue reading
Posted in faith, goals, innovation, persistence, procrastination, risk
Tagged @AR_Foundation, faith, first, Martin Luther King Jr., see
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He who has never failed somewhere, that man cannot be great. Failure is the test of greatness.
He who has never failed somewhere, that man cannot be great. Failure is the test of greatness. – Herman Melville What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, but it does make sense. It’s not put the way I am … Continue reading
Posted in courage, discovery, failure, innovation, persistence, thinking
Tagged @zimpeterw, failed, great, Herman Melville, test
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The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions.
The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is about the difficulties faced by a new ruler. With a new ruler come new rules, and the … Continue reading
Posted in caution, governance, innovation, loyalty, motivation, opposition
Tagged @SMacLaughlin, enemies, innovator, Niccolò Machiavelli, well
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Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.
Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will. – Jawaharlal Nehru What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, in that it attempts to … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, focus, innovation, observation, repetition, success
Tagged @AR_Foundation, cards, hand, Jawaharlal Nehru, life
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The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. – William James What does that mean? What do we do with our lives? Yes, we eat and work and sleep and play, but when … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, direction, giving, ideals, innovation, service
Tagged @tonyrobbins, great, life, outlast, William James
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Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. – Arthur C. Clarke What does that mean? This is the age-old truth of mankind. Was the horseless carriage powered by magic, or a small steam engine? What kind of magic made the telegraph … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, discovery, dream, imagination, innovation, vision
Tagged @thequote, Arthur C. Clarke, imagination, magic, technology
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More gold has been mined from…
More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the Earth. – Napoleon Hill What does that mean? I’d heard this stated as “there was more wealth in one grave-yard than all the gold-mines … Continue reading
Posted in dream, exceptionalism, imagination, innovation, money, opportunity
Tagged gold, mined, Napoleon Hill, thoughts, Unknown
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As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do.
As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it reminds us that we are … Continue reading
Posted in courage, creativity, innovation, intelligence, personal growth, wisdom
Tagged @DalaiLama, courage, Dalai Lama, human, intelligence
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