Category Archives: success

Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.

Posted on 16 August 2013 by philosiblog

Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is something most of us forget as we grow up. Little kids ask some of the best questions. That’s why they … Continue reading →

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When you concern yourself with others, you naturally develop a sense of self-confidence. To help others takes courage and inner strength.

Posted on 11 August 2013 by philosiblog

When you concern yourself with others, you naturally develop a sense of self-confidence. To help others takes courage and inner strength. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has an interesting way of looking at self-confidence. We normally think of … Continue reading →

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If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission.

Posted on 8 August 2013 by philosiblog

If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission. – Anonymous What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the eternal struggle between innovation and the establishment. Things have always been done a certain way, and no one … Continue reading →

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Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.

Posted on 12 June 2013 by philosiblog

Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. – Arnold H. Glasgow also seen spelled as Glasow What does that mean? This isn’t about flame wars on Twitter or the ‘net. This is about getting hot, … Continue reading →

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The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.

Posted on 28 May 2013 by philosiblog

The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical. – Julius Erving What does that mean? This quote is from one of greats of Basketball. And he understood … Continue reading →

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Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment.

Posted on 21 May 2013 by philosiblog

Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment. – Booker T. Washington What does that mean? This quote is also frequently seen as “Success is to be measured not so much … Continue reading →

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Winning as a team is better than anything. It’s great to share success.

Posted on 8 May 2013 by philosiblog

Winning as a team is better than anything. It’s great to share success. – Jim Harbaugh What does that mean? This quote is by a sports legend in American Football. As a player, he is known for a great college career, … Continue reading →

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I can give you a six-word formula for success: “Think things through – then follow through.”

Posted on 2 May 2013 by philosiblog

I can give you a six-word formula for success: “Think things through – then follow through.” – Edward (Eddie) Rickenbacker What does that mean? Success, it means a lot of things to a lot of different people. But the path provided … Continue reading →

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Failure can be the key to Success… if you learn from it!

Posted on 13 April 2013 by philosiblog

Failure can be the key to Success… if you learn from it! – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a case where I have shortened the tweet. The full tweet is “Failure can be the key to Success… if … Continue reading →

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To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.

Posted on 13 March 2013 by philosiblog

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as I have been discussing the definition of success with … Continue reading →

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The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it.

Posted on 9 March 2013 by philosiblog

The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it. – Seneca What does that mean? Which team hopes more for good fortune (or good luck), the team which has worked hard and prepared for the contest, or the one … Continue reading →

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The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.

Posted on 15 February 2013 by philosiblog

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. – Vince Lombardi What does that mean? This quote, by a well known American Football coach, is … Continue reading →

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Failure is a part of success.

Posted on 5 February 2013 by philosiblog

Failure is a part of success. – Hank Aaron What does that mean? This quote is from one of America’s leading baseball players in the mid 1950’s through the mid 1970’s. He made the All-Star team for 21 consecutive seasons. He … Continue reading →

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Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path.

Posted on 2 December 2012 by philosiblog

Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Kindness is often described as being friendly, generous, sympathetic, humane, and/or tolerant. That sounds … Continue reading →

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I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.

Posted on 30 November 2012 by philosiblog

I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. – Estée Lauder What does that mean? This quote goes to the heart of the definition of ‘dream.’ To some, a dream is more a fantasy, something you engage in when you … Continue reading →

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