Category Archives: obstacles

It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you.

Posted on 12 October 2012 by philosiblog

It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is a shout-out to all the self-made people of the world. Not everyone starts life with money, privilege, or … Continue reading →

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You have problems, you think drink helps, then you have two problems.

Posted on 1 October 2012 by philosiblog

You have problems, you think drink helps, then you have two problems. – George Peppard What does that mean? To me, this is just the cold, sober truth. Drinking doesn’t make problems go away, it multiplies them, or at the very … Continue reading →

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At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.

Posted on 25 September 2012 by philosiblog

At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable. – Christopher Reeve What does that mean? As is so often the case, this is a Twitter friendly version of a longer quote: “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, … Continue reading →

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A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself.

Posted on 7 September 2012 by philosiblog

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. – Alexandre Dumas (and also Ambrose Bierce) What does that mean? As is often the case with … Continue reading →

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I’ve never seen a monument erected to a pessimist.

Posted on 4 September 2012 by philosiblog

I’ve never seen a monument erected to a pessimist. – Paul Harvey What does that mean? Have you ever heard someone introduced as “the world famous pessimist…” or anything similar? Nope, me neither. People are generally introduced as being upbeat, positive, … Continue reading →

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One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.

Posted on 30 August 2012 by philosiblog

One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. What does that mean? This quote says that new thoughts, new ideas (especially the big ones) permanently change our minds. Our thought … Continue reading →

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There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

Posted on 23 August 2012 by philosiblog

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself. – Louis XIV What does that mean? This quote is about what you do after you finish doing this quote. In that blog post I discussed how challenging it can … Continue reading →

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Adversity is just change that we haven’t adapted ourselves to yet.

Posted on 20 August 2012 by philosiblog

Adversity is just change that we haven’t adapted ourselves to yet. – Aimee Mullins What does that mean? Adversity is defined at TheFreeDictionary as “A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune.” In the case of the author of today’s quote, it … Continue reading →

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I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it.

Posted on 2 August 2012 by philosiblog

I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it. – Jonathan Winters What does that mean? This is a funny line, from a funny guy. Most people are in a hurry to be successful. Some work crazy hard, some … Continue reading →

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Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.

Posted on 31 July 2012 by philosiblog

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? I laughed when I first saw this one. It … Continue reading →

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Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.

Posted on 20 July 2012 by philosiblog

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. – Alphonse Karr What does that mean? Roses, one of the more popular (and, arguably one of the most beautiful) European flowers, have large, sharp, … Continue reading →

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Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal…

Posted on 16 July 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope.

Posted on 6 July 2012 by philosiblog

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? Love is a very imprecise word in English. Would a person who “loves” a … Continue reading →

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As you develop a more compassionate attitude, you feel less anxiety, while your determination and self-confidence increase.

Posted on 3 June 2012 by philosiblog

As you develop a more compassionate attitude, you feel less anxiety, while your determination and self-confidence increase. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the benefits of developing a more compassionate attitude. The claim is that there will … Continue reading →

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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.

Posted on 14 May 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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