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Category Archives: habits
As long as you live, keep learning how to live.
As long as you live, keep learning how to live. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a quote which in turn quotes an even older proverb, author unknown. The longer version of the quote is as follows: You … Continue reading
Posted in action, courage, habits, knowledge, learning, personal growth
Tagged @DrEscotet, learning, live, long, Seneca
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When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. – Franklin D. Roosevelt (also Thomas Jefferson & others) What does that mean? This quote is about not giving up. If all seems … Continue reading
Posted in decision, effort, habits, perseverance, self knowledge, victory
Tagged @DavidRoads, end, Franklin D. Roosevelt, get, knot
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A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. – Thomas Paine What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly quote, a longer version is as follows: “A long habit of … Continue reading
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for.
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is the basis of a … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, forgiveness, habits, peace, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, individuals, inner peace, world peace
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No amount of falls will really undo us if we keep on picking ourselves up each time.
No amount of falls will really undo us if we keep on picking ourselves up each time. – C.S.Lewis What does that mean? This is another significantly shortened quote, per the limits of Twitter. A longer version is as follows: “I know … Continue reading
Posted in effort, failure, habits, perseverance, repetition, understanding
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, falls, picking, undo
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The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button.
The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button. – Brené Brown What does that mean? If you are the type of person who wakes before their alarm, and never goes back to bed, … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, habits, judgement, observation, preparation, procrastination
Tagged @Randy_Couture, Brené Brown, snooze, universe, wake-up
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First we make our habits, then our habits make us.
First we make our habits, then our habits make us. – Charles C. Noble What does that mean? This is another excellent chiasmus. It reminds us of the power of repeated actions, of our habits and what they can do to … Continue reading
Posted in decision, habits, motivation, repetition, strength, weakness
Tagged @QuoteGym, Charles C. Noble, first, habit, make
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There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these.
There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these. – Michael Nolan What does that mean? To me, the quote is about having ADD. Everything around me is shiny. Everything … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, goals, habits, judgement, plan
Tagged @Priyafengshui, catch, eye, many, Michael Nolan
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The mind unlearns with difficulty what it has long learned.
The mind unlearns with difficulty what it has long learned. – Seneca What does that mean? This is the ‘old dog, new tricks’ quote. Most of us are creatures of habit. We learn something, we do it for a while, and it … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, effort, failure, habits, learning, motivation
Tagged @philo_quotes, difficulty, mind, Seneca, unlearns
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Don’t find fault, find a remedy.
Don’t find fault, find a remedy. – Henry Ford What does that mean? As an engineer, this is my pet peeve. People bring me things, and say “It’s broken,” and walk away. That’s not very helpful, is it? I don’t think … Continue reading
Posted in advice, cooperation, habits, help, improve, thinking
Tagged @motivatquotes, fault, find, Henry Ford, remedy
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Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.
Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most. – Ashleigh Brilliant What does that mean? This quote is beautiful in the simplicity of it. We tend to be kind to those who are kind to us. That’s nice, but … Continue reading
Posted in giving, habits, help, improve, inspire, kindness
Tagged @wellbelove, Ashleigh Brilliant, kind, need, unkind
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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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Talent is God given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.
Talent is God given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful. – John Wooden What does that mean? This is a caution against ego, from a coach who knew a few players who had one. It … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, gratitude, habits, humility, pride
Tagged @LV_Sports, Fame, grateful, humble, John Wooden, talent
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Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. – John Locke What does that mean? The longer, twitter unfriendly version is as follows: This is that which I think great readers are … Continue reading
Posted in decision, emotion, habits, knowledge, reflection, thinking
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, John Locke, knowledge, materials, reading
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