Category Archives: accomplishment

I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense

Posted on 3 November 2011 by philosiblog

I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense. – Harold S. Kushner What does that mean? To me, it sounds like the story of my life. When … Continue reading →

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Nobody who ever gave his best, regretted it.

Posted on 27 October 2011 by philosiblog

Nobody who ever gave his best, regretted it. – George Halas What does that mean? Having done a Vince Lombardi quote about 2 weeks ago, I thought it time to give Papa Bear equal time. (I’m a Bears fan, what can … 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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You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Posted on 26 September 2011 by philosiblog

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. – Mae West What does that mean? As the naughty vixen of the early talkies (movies with sound), she used this line as a calling card for … Continue reading →

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If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.

Posted on 1 September 2011 by philosiblog

If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This saying has been stated … Continue reading →

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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

Posted on 9 May 2011 by philosiblog

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. – Anatole France What does that mean? To me, this kind of wraps up the activities of the past week or so.  … Continue reading →

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Million dollar ideas are a dime a dozen. The determination to see the idea through is what’s priceless.

Posted on 14 April 2011 by philosiblog

Million dollar ideas are a dime a dozen. The determination to see the idea through is what’s priceless. – Robert Dieffenbach What does that mean? To me, this says that there are lots of great ideas out there.  And not … Continue reading →

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Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life.

Posted on 4 April 2011 by philosiblog

Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. – Golda Meir A longer version of the quote: “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with … Continue reading →

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Great spirits have always faced violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Posted on 30 March 2011 by philosiblog

Great spirits have always faced violent opposition from mediocre minds. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? Like many things Einstein said, there’s a very simple core, but often, many words are needed to get just the right flavor.  Dissected, … Continue reading →

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Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit.

Posted on 4 March 2011 by philosiblog

Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit. – Harry S. Truman What does that mean? One of the things that seems to matter to important people, is the very status of being … Continue reading →

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