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Category Archives: accomplishment
Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost.
Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost. – Robert Schuller What does that mean? This quote is urging us to go against a basic force of human nature. If you drop one thing, what do … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, creativity, focus, goals, question, thinking
Tagged @QuoteGym, left, look, lost, Robert Schuller
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Asking “Is this possible?” is rarely relevant. The real question is, “Is this worth doing?”
Asking “Is this possible?” is rarely relevant. The real question is, “Is this worth doing?” – Andrew Sliwinski What does that mean? This is the measure of human ingenuity. So many things which were once considered impossible are now routinely done. The … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, doing, motivation, question, reflection, time
Tagged @thisandagain, Andrew Sliwinski, possible, question, worth
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Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen.
Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen. – Ralph Marston What does that mean? This is a line from a much longer text, about 6 tweets long. The … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, failure, focus, goals, motivation, obstacles
Tagged @DavidRoads, excuses, focus, Ralph Marston, reasons
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If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.
If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past. – Spinoza What does that mean? There are plenty of ways to look at this quote, but at the heart of it is a simple thought. Learn … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, education, habits, repetition, time, understanding
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, different, past, present, Spinoza
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You must decide what it is you believe in and take steps towards achieving it and creating the universe and world you want to see.
You must decide what it is you believe in and take steps towards achieving it and creating the universe and world you want to see. – Forest Whitaker What does that mean? This is a bit of a departure from the norm, … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, belief, creativity, decision, goals, work
Tagged @AR_Foundation, believe, decide, Forest Whitaker, steps
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Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. – Theodore Roosevelt What does that mean? This is a quote, taken from a speech by a sitting American President, so I hope … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, dignity, effort, goals, self resepct, work
Tagged @MoveMeQuotes, life, prize, Theodore Roosevelt, work
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To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.
To refrain from imitation is the best revenge. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? Another classically brief quote. But it is packed with meaning. It is talking about revenge and how to best achieve it. However, it doesn’t say to … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, conscience, discipline, resistance, setting an example, strength
Tagged @philo_quotes, imitation, Marcus Aurelius, refrain, revenge
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A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness.
A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Anyone who has been in the school yard knows of this, even if they never thought … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, attitude, compassion, forgiveness, strength, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, strength
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I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it discusses our want, or lack, of ability. … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, effort, goals, knowledge, self improvement
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, ability, concerned, Confucius, knowing
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Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill.
Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? There is a longer version of this quote (see confirmation section at the bottom of the post), but for the purposes of this post, I … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, contribution, giving, reflection, service, weakness
Tagged @mister_quotes, bring, Jim Rohn, need, skill
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The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.
The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured. – Cicero What does that mean? This is another saying based on the concepts of agriculture. Harvesting is what you do at the end of the season, … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, common sense, discipline, goals, independence, preparation
Tagged @philo_quotes, abundance, age, Cicero, harvest
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Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.
Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is the longer version of the quote: “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, decision, focus, goals, improve, perseverance
Tagged @kimgarst, dabble, life, master, Tony Robbins
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A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you.
A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is about being done. As long as you aren’t fulfilled, as long as you are not satisfied, … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, contentment, decision, improve, plan, question
Tagged @tonyrobbins, answered, problem, question, Tony Robbins
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If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment.
If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment. – Lao Tzu also attributed to Junia Bretas (see comments for details) What does that … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, calm, focus, peace, question, worry
Tagged @Thinkiatry, anxious, depressed, Lao Tzu, peace
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Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment.
Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment. – Booker T. Washington What does that mean? This quote is also frequently seen as “Success is to be measured not so much … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, happiness, improve, obstacles, respect, success
Tagged @FBNStossel, attains, Booker T. Washington, measured, success
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