Resources in Life and Business

There are many leaders in business and life in general that we have come to know, admire, and even model ourselves after. Their works and what they have shared along the way in their lives give testament to abilities and accomplishments we strive to harness and capitalize on. Imagine having been the protege to at least one mentor that has or had achieved the top of the hill in their field(s) of endeavor! Well, looking to each other isn't so bad now, is it?!

 

The guides we use, whether through writings, audio, visual, or live participation in the coaching from the giants, lend to our growth, and for me, I am thankful for what has been shared with me throughout my life. I look to doing the same for others, and in that vein, wanted to give some points from the Masters:

 

On Direction and Choices

How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to? -Tony Robbins

Decision and determination are the engineer and fireman of our train to opportunity and success. -Burt Lawlor

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. -Confucius

Even in old age I will still produce fruit; I will remain vital and green. Psalm 92:14

Whether you are a success or failure in life has little to do with your circumstances; it has much more to do with your choices! -Nido Qubein

 

Experience

A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in on the experience. -Elbert Hubbard

The way to succeed is to double your error rate. -Thomas J. Watson

Big ideas rarely happen overnight. They usually evolve from curious minds willing to take risks. -Mac Anderson

Don?t choose the course of least resistance. Often, the more painful the ride to the top, the more memorable and motivating it becomes. -Gary Coxe

If your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt. -Henry J. Kaiser

 

Moving forward, Persistence

Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. -Dale Carnegie

Nothing in life just happens. You have to have the stamina to meet the obstacles and overcome them. -Golda Meir

Opportunity follows struggle. It follows effort. It follows hard work. It doesn't come before. -Shelby Steele

You have to master your tools. The amateur often stays fascinated with them. The challenge is to move beyond it. -Wayne Cosshall

Instead of seeing the rug being pulled from under us, we can learn to dance on a shifting carpet. -Thomas Crum

 

The Vision Thing

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman

The only thing that stands between a person and what they want in life is the will to try it and the faith to believe it is possible. -Rich DeVos

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint you can on it - Danny Kaye

Leadership is about taking charge and influencing others to follow your vision. It's about going against the odds and accepting responsibility for the outcomes along the way. -Robin Crow

Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements. -Napoleon Hill

Everyone has the power of greatness. Not for fame, but greatness. Because greatness is determined by service. -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

One of the most amazing things about business (and life) is the power of one idea. And one of your great challenges as a leader is to understand how to find and nurture them. ~Mac Anderson

 

Many of these quotes we come to know from our reach into the lives of those who came before us, and our contemporaries. What will we have brought to the table when all is said and done? There are many members of APSense that write on a regular basis, and share their knowledge and passion with us, and this is something to be thankful for, and look forward to each time we check in. My shares in this manner can be found on my blogsite, still in its infancy, and is part of my signature here at APSense.

 

Kudos to the leaders, and the works in life and living! Make yours a fruitful day!