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Category Archives: exceptionalism
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. – Aristotle What does that mean? When you are enjoying what you are doing, you tend to do a little better work than when you don’t. Perhaps you work a little longer, pay … Continue reading
Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.
Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst. – Henri Cartier-Bresson What does that mean? I love this quote, as it is all about short-cuts, or more precisely, the lack of them. While there may be some on a map, in real … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, effort, exceptionalism, focus, improve, repetition
Tagged @thequote, first, Henri Cartier-Bresson, photographs, worst
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A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly version of a longer quote. “A prudent man should always … Continue reading
Posted in exceptionalism, goals, help, observation, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged @LazarStojkovic, follow, Niccolò Machiavelli, path, prudent
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Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.
Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong. – Unknown What does that mean? While this may not be a “real” quote, spoken by a single famous person, it is derived from a similar … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, confidence, discipline, exceptionalism, passion, persistence
Tagged @Sports_Greats, practice, right, Unknown, wrong
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Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required.
Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? Today, in the USA, we celebrate Memorial Day, a day dedicated to those who have made the ultimate … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, discipline, duty, exceptionalism, personal growth, setting an example
Tagged @DavidRoads, best, enough, required, Winston Churchill
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Ambition is so powerful a passion in the heart, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.
Ambition is so powerful a passion in the heart, that however high we reach we are never satisfied. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? To me, this quote is a warning about an excess of ambition. The quote states that it … Continue reading
Posted in desire, exceptionalism, habits, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @gr8benj, ambition, heart, Niccolò Machiavelli, passion
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It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.
It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe. – Robert W. Service What does that mean? Humans are odd creatures. They can endure some of the most incredible hardships with hardly a … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, belief, choice, exceptionalism, honest, perspective
Tagged @streetstosucces, mountain, Robert W. Service, sand, wears
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Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.
Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Kind of scathing, wouldn’t you say? I’m sure he wasn’t talking about us, specifically. Those other guys, yeah, that’s who … Continue reading
Posted in character, exceptionalism, honest, humility, perseverance, success
Tagged @Emery_Stone, fickle, general, mankind, Niccolò Machiavelli
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America is woven of many strands. I would recognise them and let it so remain.
America is woven of many strands. I would recognise them and let it so remain. – Ralph Ellison What does that mean? This is another of a series of Twitter-shortened quotes. The full text is: “America is woven of many … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, exceptionalism, help, improve, service, sharing
Tagged @TSQUAD_TEES, America, Ralph Ellison, recognise, strands
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It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Think about it for a moment. When you are given a title or an award, is that thing honoring you? Or would it … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, character, exceptionalism, growth, ideals, self improvement
Tagged @DennyCoates, honor, Niccolò Machiavelli, titles, worthy
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote reminds me to be wary of the boastful and the prideful. These people are not modest in their speech. Some … Continue reading
Posted in action, doing, exceptionalism, humility, leadership, success
Tagged @philoQuotes, action, Confucius, exceeds, superior
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Make your life a mission…
Make your life a mission, not an intermission! – Arnold H. Glasgow also seen spelled as Glasow What does that mean? If someone were to demand to know what you life’s mission was, could you tell them? Right now, I’d be hard … Continue reading
Posted in exceptionalism, goals, mission, passion
Tagged @AR_Foundation, exceptionalism, Glasgow, Glasow, goals, mission, passion
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More gold has been mined from…
More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the Earth. – Napoleon Hill What does that mean? I’d heard this stated as “there was more wealth in one grave-yard than all the gold-mines … Continue reading
Posted in dream, exceptionalism, imagination, innovation, money, opportunity
Tagged gold, mined, Napoleon Hill, thoughts, Unknown
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Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do.
Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do. With such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling. – Virgil What does that mean? This time, … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, exceptionalism, help, passion, personal growth, work
Tagged passion, paycheck, profession, Unknown, Virgil
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