Category Archives: effort

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.

Posted on 7 September 2011 by philosiblog

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. ~ Aristotle What does that mean? To me, this is talking about the eternal internal struggle of humanity. We … Continue reading →

Posted in discipline, effort, growth, honest, improve, self knowledge | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

Posted on 27 August 2011 by philosiblog

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. – Seneca What does that mean? What he is saying that muscles are built by labor (overcoming physical difficulties), and the mind is built by overcoming difficulties (of a mental nature). This … Continue reading →

Posted in effort, strength | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.

Posted on 18 July 2011 by philosiblog

Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting. – Napoleon Hill What does that mean? It means as long as you are still trying, there is a possibility that you will win. What ‘victory’ means, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in effort, flexibility | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.

You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.

Posted on 5 July 2011 by philosiblog

You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. – Wayne Gretzky What does that mean? If you don’t do it, it won’t happen. If you don’t take a shot, you’ll never make the goal. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? … Continue reading →

Posted in action, effort, perseverance, persistence, procrastination | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.

Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.

Posted on 28 June 2011 by philosiblog

Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. – Will Rogers What does that mean? It says you have to actually do something with your life if you want to get somewhere. The … Continue reading →

Posted in action, direction, effort, intelligence, motivation, procrastination | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

…the best you are capable of becoming.

Posted on 27 May 2011 by philosiblog

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. – John Wooden What does that mean? To me, it speaks to effort, … Continue reading →

Posted in effort | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Posted on 2 March 2011 by philosiblog

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. – Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? This seemed like an appropriate saying to start things off with, as I am starting two full months behind schedule. I had initially … Continue reading →

Posted in effort, habits, momentum, persistence, procrastination, repetition | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments