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Category Archives: motivation
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I have seen this quote with “where” instead of “when” and I presume it’s because a popular quote site either got it … Continue reading
Whenever men are not obliged to fight from necessity, they fight from ambition.
Whenever men are not obliged to fight from necessity, they fight from ambition. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is sad, but true. There are times when people are forced to fight. The violence at that point is somewhat forgivable, … Continue reading
Goals are like magnets. They’ll attract the things that make them come true.
Goals are like magnets. They’ll attract the things that make them come true. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? We’re not talking magic here. Having a goal won’t make things happen through some supernatural power. If you’re familiar with the author … Continue reading
Posted in action, focus, goals, motivation, observation, work
Tagged @tonyrobbins, attract, goals, magnets, Tony Robbins
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It is important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life.
It is important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Why do we do the things that we do? What are our motivations? What are the reasons behind our actions? … Continue reading
Posted in belief, contemplation, motivation, question, self knowledge, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, examine, important, motivation
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Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.
Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. – Plato What does that mean? There are plenty of stories told of people, now known to be great, who had some difficulty in their youth. Many of these … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, confidence, focus, intelligence, motivation, persistence
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, discourage, never, Plato, progress
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The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation.
The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is very close to a principal I have found very useful. This … Continue reading
Posted in action, attitude, contemplation, focus, motivation, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, physical, quality, verbal
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The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions.
The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is about the difficulties faced by a new ruler. With a new ruler come new rules, and the … Continue reading
Posted in caution, governance, innovation, loyalty, motivation, opposition
Tagged @SMacLaughlin, enemies, innovator, Niccolò Machiavelli, well
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To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? To live, so many of us believe we do it, yet if we examine what we are doing, it … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, chocolate, concentration, happiness, improve, motivation
Tagged @_inspirational_, exist, live, Oscar Wilde, world
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If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared.
If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared. – Niccolò Machiavelli This quote is also seen stated as “If an injury has to be done … Continue reading
Posted in decision, emotion, governance, inspire, motivation, setting an example
Tagged @MrGart00, inflicted, injury, Niccolò Machiavelli, severe
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Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal…
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal… – Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? A more complete version of this quote is “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, belief, goals, motivation, obstacles, persistence
Tagged @Smart_Quotes, attitude, nothing, stop, Thomas Jefferson
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For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent.
For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote puts none too fine a point on it. To actually get a useful, valuable, and permanent change, … Continue reading
Posted in choice, doing, effort, goals, motivation, persistence
Tagged @persdevquotes, changes, lasting, Tony Robbins, value
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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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The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.
The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a quote, once again, that was directed at a Prince or ruler of a City … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, loyalty, motivation, setting an example, value
Tagged @ursulastephens, necessity, Niccolò Machiavelli, past, promise
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Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option.
Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The world is full of all kinds of people. Not all are as kind as you are. You are … Continue reading
Posted in caring, help, kindness, love, motivation, thankful
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, hostility, kindness, suspicion
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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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