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Category Archives: focus
No man is happy who does not think himself so.
No man is happy who does not think himself so. – Publius Syrus What does that mean? This quote, if worded as a question, makes a little more sense to me. It would be: “From whom do you need permission in order to feel … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, confidence, decision, focus, happiness, self-esteem
Tagged @_inspirational_, happy, man, Publius Syrus, think
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I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.
I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. – Lily Tomlin What does that mean? As this is a quote from a comedienne, you expect it to be funny. However, there is, as with … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, decision, focus, honest, question, self knowledge
Tagged @inlifeawareness, always, Lily Tomlin, realize, somebody
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If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself.
If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote reminds me of the basic plot of … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, caring, focus, help, motivation, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, focus, neglect, yourself
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Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!
Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead! – David Farragut What does that mean? This quote is apparently a contraction of a series of orders given by Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. Generally accepted as the original statement is “Damn the torpedoes!” said … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, fear, focus, inspire, preparation, risk
Tagged @USNavy, ahead, David Farragut, risk, torpedoes
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All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? As much as I love this quote, I wish to point out that there is … Continue reading
Posted in action, effort, focus, growth, persistence, work
Tagged @DiabeticTalks, activity, Calvin Coolidge, development, growth
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What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.
What is not started today is never finished tomorrow. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? This is another quote about getting up off your rear end and getting busy. If you don’t start it today, when will you … Continue reading
Posted in decision, discipline, focus, motivation, procrastination, self improvement
Tagged @AR_Foundation, finished, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, started, today
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If we examine our thoughts, we shall find them always occupied with the past and the future.
If we examine our thoughts, we shall find them always occupied with the past and the future. – Blaise Pascal What does that mean? I don’t know about you, but this quote is very true for me. I am either … Continue reading
Posted in concentration, focus, habits, improve, observation, time
Tagged @gradeaway, Blaise Pascal, examine, occupied, thoughts
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Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.
Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. – Dr Wil Rose What does that mean? I like quotes that challenge the usual thought process. Many, perhaps most, score … Continue reading
Posted in caring, character, cooperation, focus, motivation, work
Tagged @DavidRoads, counted, Dr Wil Rose, high, success
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The man who has no imagination has no wings.
The man who has no imagination has no wings. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, this quote is all about possibility. If you can’t imagine it, how are you ever going to actually do it? Imagination is all … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, focus, imagination, inspire, potential, victory
Tagged @Sports_Greats, imagination, man, Muhammad Ali, wings
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It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.
It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question. – Eugène Ionesco What does that mean? This is an interesting quote in that it turns a few things around from the usual way we think of them. The quote says … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, focus, knowledge, observation, question, thinking
Tagged @AR_Foundation, answer, enlighten, Eugene Ionesco, question
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When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky.
When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky. – Armand Hammer What does that mean? While the exact circumstance of the quote is unknown to me, the work ethic of Armand and his brothers. That is well known to many. As the quote says, he worked very long … Continue reading
Posted in effort, focus, observation, perseverance, preparation, work
Tagged @MazieFusselman, Armand Hammer, days, ready, work
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You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead.
You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead. – George Lucas What does that mean? Life is an interesting thing. By that, I mean that there is always something … Continue reading
Posted in action, direction, discipline, focus, obstacles, perseverance
Tagged @ShawnOHolmes, foot, George Lucas, going, simply
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A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. – Harry S Truman What does that mean? There are two kinds of people in the world, those who divide everything … Continue reading
Posted in action, attitude, concentration, education, focus, mission
Tagged @teenmentaltough, difficulties, Harry S. Truman, opportunities, pessimist
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It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table.
It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table. – Johannes Brahms What does that mean? This is a classic. Not just by age, but by it’s nature. Humankind has … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, creativity, discipline, focus, originality, self knowledge
Tagged @artofcomposing, compose, hard, Johannes Brahms, leave
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If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.
If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy. – Proverb What does that mean? Laughter. It’s one of the best sounds a human can make, and one of the best sounds a human can hear. It makes … Continue reading
