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Category Archives: doing
The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.
The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote is about contribution. It does … Continue reading
It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.
It ain’t bragging if you can back it up. – Dizzy Dean What does that mean? As there is pride, there is also confidence. And with pride, there can be a good and useful version of confidence, as well as an … Continue reading
Posted in character, doing, humility, moderation, reflection, self improvement
Tagged @BaseballQuotes1, back, bragging, Dizzy Dean, you
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Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display?
Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display? – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is kind of hard to understand on it’s own, as the context is stripped by … Continue reading
Posted in doing, good, help, leadership, service, wisdom
Tagged @philo_quotes, feel, good, seek, Seneca
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If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. – Eldridge Cleaver What does that mean? This quote, and variations of it, shows up attributed to a couple people, including as an African Proverb, but the longer version … Continue reading
Posted in choice, doing, integrity, money, thinking, work
Tagged @DavidRoads, Eldridge Cleaver, part, problem, solution
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By changing nothing, nothing changes.
By changing nothing, nothing changes. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This quote is about procrastination, and what results from doing nothing. I imagine every one of us have something we wish we’d started last year. A diet, started last … Continue reading
Posted in doing, foolish, habits, momentum, plan, procrastination
Tagged @AR_Foundation, changes, changing, nothing, Tony Robbins
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There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it. – Seneca What does that mean? The act of doing something nice for someone else, a good turn as it is described in the quote, … Continue reading
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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Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.
Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory. – Herbert Kaufman What does that mean? There is a lot packed into those two short lines. The very first part … Continue reading
Posted in courage, doing, failure, motivation, success, victory
Tagged @tonyrobbins, courage, failure, Herbert Kaufman, success
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A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? This quote is attributed to Albert Einstein, but probably isn’t true. However, I believe that it is still an interesting quote nonetheless. The … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, doing, judgement, knowledge, obstacles, wisdom
Tagged @HawkSMI, Albert Einstein, avoid, clever, solves, wise
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Knowledge is not power…it’s potential power. Execution will trump knowledge any day.
Knowledge is not power…it’s potential power. Execution will trump knowledge any day. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? I truly love this quote. How many people have you seen, sitting there doing something they KNOW they shouldn’t be doing, but do … Continue reading
Posted in doing, inspire, knowledge, potential, power, procrastination
Tagged @bsmithsf, execution, knowledge, power, Tony Robbins
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No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes everyone.
No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes everyone. – Cicero What does that mean? While everyone complains on Tax Day or at other times when unpleasant things happen to large groups of us, … Continue reading
Posted in caring, doing, friendship, help, perspective, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, misfortune, right, sorry
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Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.
Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done. – Amelia Earhart What does that mean? I like this quote, because it reminds us that we do not know everything. I have seen this before, and it can be fun to … Continue reading
Posted in belief, doing, judgement, knowledge, preparation, thinking
Tagged Amelia Earhart, doing, done, interrupt
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Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? Let’s see a show of hands, how many of you know what you have to do, and are … Continue reading
Posted in action, doing, knowledge, observation, obstacles, plan
Tagged @Smart_Quotes, apply, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, knowing, willing
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I can give you a six-word formula for success: “Think things through – then follow through.”
I can give you a six-word formula for success: “Think things through – then follow through.” – Edward (Eddie) Rickenbacker What does that mean? Success, it means a lot of things to a lot of different people. But the path provided … Continue reading
Posted in doing, observation, persistence, success, thinking
Tagged @Funny_Instagram, Eddie Rickenbacker, follow, six, success, think
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