On greatness

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity."

-- Buck Rodgers

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On bridges

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn."

-- David Russell

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On your desk

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"A desk is a dangerous place from which to watch the world."

-- John le Carre

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On perspective

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"Some people grumble because roses have thorns; I am thankful that the thorns have roses."

-- Alphonse Karr

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On knowledge

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"The human brain is unique in that it is the only container of which it can be said that the more you put into it, the more it will hold."

-- Glenn Doman

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On not getting what you want

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."

-- Dalai Lama

On Happiness

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"There are two ways to spread happiness; either be the light who shines it or be the mirror who reflects it."

-- Edith Wharton

On greatness

"There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity."

-- Buck Rodgers

On Rest

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths."

-- Etty Hillesum

On change

"If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed."

-- Chinese Proverb

On chances

"Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave."

-- Mary Tyler Moore

On advice

"Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't."

-- Erica Jong

On getting going

"Beware of undertaking too much at the start. Be content with quite a little. Allow for accidents. Allow for human nature, especially your own."

-- Arnold Bennett

"Be careful that you don't bite off more than you can chew. It is getting something started that makes a difference, and small wins help keep going, they help you feel more confident and energetic."

-- Anton Guinea

On achievement

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"The measure of achievement is not winning awards. It's doing something that you appreciate, something you believe is worthwhile. I think of my strawberry souffle. I did that at least twenty-eight times before I finally conquered it."

-- Julia Child

Yep, the above quote is ok, but achievement is all about exceeding what you thought was possible yesterday, or before you started. Achieve all that you can, as soon as you can, and you will change your life and your outcomes.

-- Anton Guinea

On focus

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon."

-- Norwegian Proverb

"Look life in the eye, focus on where you are going, not where you have been."

-- Anton Guinea

On writing 'stuff' down

"The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium."

-- Norbet Platt

"If it is worth doing, it is worth writing about."

-- Anton Guinea

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On Love

"The praise that comes from love does not make us vain, but more humble."

-- James M. Barrie

"The first stage of love is that which you have for yourself, your uniqueness and your talents. Treasure your own value, then treasure the value in others."

--- Anton Guinea

ON STAYING BUSY

"Determine never to be idle... It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing."

-- Thomas Jefferson

"It is not time that we need to manage, but our attitude towards it - we all have the same amount, it is just how we use it that differs. Keep busy and keep getting results."

-- Anton Guinea

On personal success

"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self."

-- Aristotle

Your ability to overcome your fears, silence your demons and make yourself take the action that you know deep down is required for your success are the best skills that you can learn - Anton Guinea

On mistkes

"There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how unpleasant, are necessary in order to learn what we need to learn; whatever steps we take, they're necessary to reach the places we've chosen to go."

-- Richard Bach

"Never forget the past, learn from it, but don't dwell on it; what has happened is gone. Just make sure any mistakes are not made twice. "

Anton Guinea.

On getting going

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one."

-- Mark Twain

"Take the first step, it will get easier once you are moving" Anton

On Dreaming

Dreaming is an act of pure imagination, attesting in all men a creative power, which if it were available in waking, would make every man a Dante or Shakespeare. ~H.F. Hedge

Dreams are answers to questions we haven't yet figured out how to ask. ~X-Files

Dream big and start imagining the pathway of your life - Anton Guinea