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Hank Aaron: On Success and Failure
Failure is a part of success. There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life. But failure will never stand in the way of success if you learn from it. — Hank Aaron, baseball player Also, check out The Business of Life: Businesspeople and others on life, business, careers, the workplace, […]
Berton Braley: On Success
Success: A Poem If you want a thing bad enough To go out and fight for it, Work day and night for it, Give up your time and your peace and your sleep for it. If only desire of it Makes you quite mad enough Never to tire of it, Makes you hold all other […]
Dianna Agron: On the Key to Success
I’ve learned that the key to success is if you can go to work happy. And if it’s not the best fit, you can always change direction. — Dianna Agron
Quotable Quotes: Michael Jordan on Success
Basketball player Michael Jordan describes why he is a success. I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. — Michael […]
Joel Comm: Do Good Stuff
Some people are drawn to success of others, able to experience inspiration as they celebrate others’ achievements. Some people see success of others with envy, feeling that another’s achievement somehow robs them of their own abilities. I’ve been both of those people at different times. The older I get the more I am able to […]
Nikos Kazantzakis: On Success
In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can. — Nikos Kazantzakis, novelist Do you believe you can succeed? If not, firm up your belief. Ask your friends or family to help you firm up your belief in yourself.
Be Proud of What You’re Trying to Do
There’s less competition for success right now. That means there are more open doors. Go for it! And while you’re going for it, do not apologize for it. In fact, be just the opposite. Be proud of what you’re trying to do and let everybody know it.