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Category Archives: work
Life has no remote. Get up and change yourself.
Life has no remote. Get up and change yourself. – Unknown What does that mean? This is a fun quote, especially since I’m old enough to have been the remote control for the TV back in the old days. Dad … Continue reading
I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it.
I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it. – Jonathan Winters What does that mean? This is a funny line, from a funny guy. Most people are in a hurry to be successful. Some work crazy hard, some … Continue reading
Posted in effort, goals, obstacles, procrastination, success, work
Tagged @JessicaNorthey, Jonathan Winters, success, wait, without
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Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? I laughed when I first saw this one. It … Continue reading
It’s not the hours you put in your work that counts, it’s the work you put in the hours.
It’s not the hours you put in your work that counts, it’s the work you put in the hours. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? How many of you have seen people who were present at their jobs (they were … Continue reading
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? As much as I love this quote, I wish to point out that there is … Continue reading
Posted in action, effort, focus, growth, persistence, work
Tagged @DiabeticTalks, activity, Calvin Coolidge, development, growth
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The quickest way to become troubled is to be concerned with what people are gonna say about your life and your work.
The quickest way to become troubled is to be concerned with what people are gonna say about your life and your work. – Ahmad Jamal What does that mean? This is another way of saying that you can’t please all the … Continue reading
Posted in advice, confidence, dream, goals, judgement, work
Tagged @CharlotteKeeffe, Ahmad Jamal, concerned, quickest, troubled
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Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.
Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. – Dr Wil Rose What does that mean? I like quotes that challenge the usual thought process. Many, perhaps most, score … Continue reading
Posted in caring, character, cooperation, focus, motivation, work
Tagged @DavidRoads, counted, Dr Wil Rose, high, success
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When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky.
When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky. – Armand Hammer What does that mean? While the exact circumstance of the quote is unknown to me, the work ethic of Armand and his brothers. That is well known to many. As the quote says, he worked very long … Continue reading
Posted in effort, focus, observation, perseverance, preparation, work
Tagged @MazieFusselman, Armand Hammer, days, ready, work
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Nothing is work unless you’d rather be doing something else.
Nothing is work unless you’d rather be doing something else. – George Halas What does that mean? Have you ever been doing something you really enjoy, then suddenly realize that you’ve lost track of time? This is what I believe the quote is talking about. It can be done … Continue reading
Posted in desire, doing, goals, motivation, passion, work
Tagged @iTaIkTruth, doing, George Halas, passion, work
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Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you
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
Posted in action, decision, doing, motivation, thinking, work
Tagged @AR_Foundation, action, decision, personal growth, Thomas Jefferson
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In war there is no prize for runner-up
In war there is no prize for runner-up. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as time is showing this quote to have a few cracks in it. It used to be that in wars, there were … Continue reading
Posted in belief, momentum, passion, self improvement, victory, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, passion, self improvement, Seneca, victory
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It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.
It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final. – Roger Babson What does that mean? To me, this is a core belief. I believe neither is final. If you try to do something and … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, doing, emotion, failure, success, work
Tagged @TheQuoteToday, attitude, failure, Roger Babson, success
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A heart that loves is always young.
A heart that loves is always young. – Greek Proverb What does that mean? Can you remember the euphoria of the early stages of love? I believe this is what is being described in this quote. Your strength, vigor, energy … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, focus, love, motivation, passion, work
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, Greek Proverb, heart, love, passion
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Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises.
Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises. – Demosthenes What does that mean? Just ask Kinko’s or Fed Ex or Apple. Each started as something small. Each is now a major or dominant player in it’s chosen field. … Continue reading
Posted in action, contemplation, motivation, perseverance, reflection, work
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, Apple, Demosthenes, FedEx, perseverance
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