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Category Archives: motivation
Nothing is work unless you’d rather be doing something else.
Nothing is work unless you’d rather be doing something else. – George Halas What does that mean? Have you ever been doing something you really enjoy, then suddenly realize that you’ve lost track of time? This is what I believe the quote is talking about. It can be done … Continue reading
Posted in desire, doing, goals, motivation, passion, work
Tagged @iTaIkTruth, doing, George Halas, passion, work
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Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.
Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. – Langston Hughes What does that mean? This quote urges us to hold on to our dreams. In this context, I believe dreams is more … Continue reading
Posted in dream, focus, happiness, motivation, passion, perseverance
Tagged @MySimple_Life, dream, Langston Hughes, life, perseverance
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I always turn to the sports pages first, which records people’s accomplishments.The front page has nothing but man’s failures
I always turn to the sports pages first, which records people’s accomplishments.The front page has nothing but man’s failures. –Earl Warren What does that mean? For those of us who aren’t big fans of newspapers, this quote is the embodiment … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, doing, effort, goals, motivation, strategy
Tagged @Sports_Greats, accomplishment, Earl Warren, record, sports
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Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty
Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is about fear, and duty. Fear is a powerful motivator, but a brief one. Once the danger or threat is gone, so is the … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, duty, fear, habits, motivation, procrastination
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, duty, fear, teacher
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Make no small plans for they have no power to stir the soul
Make no small plans for they have no power to stir the soul. – Niccolò Machiavelli Also attributed (in slightly different words) to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? Which is more inspiring, putting a man on the moon, or … Continue reading
Posted in action, emotion, goals, motivation, plan, power
Tagged @fayepeters, excitement, Niccolò Machiavelli, plan, power
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Time to maximize what matters most to you. For most people…. Killing time is not murder, it’s suicide!
Time to maximize what matters most to you. For most people….”Killing time is not murder, it’s suicide!” Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a quote I like, even though it’s obviously shortened. It starts by emphasizing that you need … Continue reading
Posted in action, discipline, goals, motivation, plan, time
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Killing, maximize, time, Tony Robbins
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It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time
It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? I have also seen this quote written as “It … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, flexibility, goals, motivation, plan, self improvement
Tagged @_Alexandra_Jaye, ahead, destiny, mistake, Winston Churchill
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We should not only cease our negative activities, but also the motivation that gives rise to them.
We should not only cease our negative activities, but also the motivation that gives rise to them. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? We tend, from time to time, do things that aren’t the best for us, or for others. These … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, effort, habits, motivation, self improvement
Tagged @DalaiLama, activities, cease, Dalai Lama, motivation
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The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work
The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote warns us to be mindful of what we do, and what our motivation is when we do it. If we are doing … Continue reading
Posted in anger, beauty, compassion, love, motivation, potential
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, love, motivation
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Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you
Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. ― Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? Did you ever wonder what kind of person you are or wish to be? Did you ever … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, doing, motivation, thinking, work
Tagged @AR_Foundation, action, decision, personal growth, Thomas Jefferson
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Politics have no relation to morals
Politics have no relation to morals. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Having grown up in the greater Chicago-land area, this quote really makes sense to me. Morals are about doing what is right for the right reasons. The definition … Continue reading
Posted in caring, character, conscience, integrity, leadership, motivation
Tagged @philo_quotes, morals, motivation, Niccolò Machiavelli, politics
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Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes its built on catastrophe
Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it’s built on catastrophe. – Sumner Redstone What does that mean? This quote seems to be the story of my life! The quote implies that … Continue reading
Posted in action, effort, motivation, perseverance, struggle, success
Tagged @tonyrobbins, motivation, perseverance, struggle, Sumner Redstone
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Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it
Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it. – Rousseau What does that mean? To me, this is as much a cautionary statement as anything. It cautions us to be … Continue reading
Posted in caution, contemplation, loyalty, motivation, preparation, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, contemplation, performance, promise, Rousseau
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Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue.
Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a variation of “violence begets more violence” but is stated from the opposite direction. He is calling … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, cooperation, deception, desire, motivation, peace, question
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, calm, Dalai Lama, desire, dialog, disagreement
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