There is no road of flowers leading to glory. ― Jean de La Fontaine. Jean de La Fontaine was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative…
I’m not afraid of death; I just don’t want to be there when it happens. ― Woody Allen. What is a death? Death is the permanent, irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Brain death is sometimes used as a legal definition of death. The remains of a previously living organism…
So many books, so little time. ― Frank Zappa. Who is Frank Zappa? Frank Vincent Zappa was an American musician, composer, songwriter, and bandleader. His work is characterized by nonconformity, free-form improvisation, sound experiments, musical virtuosity, and satire of American culture. Let us Make you Rich/ Secrets of Success Together we can make rich by…
And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. ― Antoine de Saint Exupéry. Why we should keep secret? Keeping secrets helps in building massive trust and confidence in our daily relationship with other people.…
If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals. ― J.K. Rowling. What is character of a person? The character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places. You…
Success is different for everyone; everybody defines it in their own way, and that’s part of what we do in ‘Close Up’, finding what it was each person wanted to achieve and what their willingness to sacrifice for that was. ― William Shatner. Why are close relationships important? A robust body of scientific evidence suggests…
Human society is not a machine, and it must not be made such, even in the economic field. Access to employment [shall not be] made to depend on registration in certain parties or in organization which deal with the distribution of employment. It is necessary that humanity turn its gaze toward the action of God…
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. ― Wayne Gretzky. Why action is important? Taking action helps you overcome your fears. And, as you expand your comfort zone, you are more willing to come out of that corner and do things that benefit your life, which helps you overcome even more fears. Constantly…
Taking responsibility, practicing 100 percent responsibility every day, is about seeing ourselves not as right or wrong, but as an agent, chooser, problem solver, and learner in the complex interrelationships of our lives so that we can better integrate with the people and world around us. When we do this, we enjoy a better and…
My emotions overload because there is no hand to hold, there’s no shoulder here to lean on; I’m walking all on my own. — Christina Aguilera. What are shoulders? The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The shoulder joint is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits…
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime. ― Babe Ruth. Why you should join a club? You get to meet and make friends who share the…
Always do your best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret. — Don Miguel Ruiz. Why would you avoid someone? You might avoid people that…
My definition of success? The more you’re actively and practically engaged, the more successful you will feel. ― Richard Branson. Who is Richard Branson? Richard Branson is an English business magnate, investor, and author. In the 1970s he founded the Virgin Group, which today controls more than 400 companies in various fields. Branson expressed his…
The only impossible journey is the one. You never begin. — Tony Robbins. Who is Tony Robbins? Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, #1 NY Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and the nation’s #1 life & business strategist. For more than four and a half decades, millions of people have enjoyed the warmth, humor, and transformational power…
To achieve major success in life, you must accept 100% responsibility for your life and results. Nothing less will do. — Jack Canfield. Who is Jack Canfield? Jack Canfield is an American author, motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and entrepreneur. He is the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has more than 250…
The most successful people in life get that way by putting passion and commitment into their work. — Les Brown. Who is Les Brown? As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and…
Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny. — Lao Tzu. What is destiny? A person’s destiny is everything that happens to them during their life, including what will…
Your problem isn’t the problem. Your reaction to the problem is your problem. ― Grant Cardone. Grant Cardone is the founder and CEO of Cardone Enterprises. His primary venture is Cardone Training Technologies that helps companies grow sales by customizing their sales processes to be more effective. He also owns and operates Cardone University, Cardone Acquisitions, Cardone Capital and Grant Cardone TV Network. Let us Make you Rich/…