If a man can see both sides of a problem, you know that none of his money
is tied up read more

If a man can see both sides of a problem, you know that none of his money
is tied up in it.

Never let a day pass that you will have cause to say, I will do better tomorrow.

Never let a day pass that you will have cause to say, I will do better tomorrow.

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.

champions know there are no shortcuts to the top. They climb the mountain one step at a time. they have read more

champions know there are no shortcuts to the top. They climb the mountain one step at a time. they have no use for helicopters!

If I had some idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago?

If I had some idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago?

The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.

The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.

But the effort, the effort! And as the marrow is eaten out of a man's bones and the soul out read more

But the effort, the effort! And as the marrow is eaten out of a man's bones and the soul out of his belly, contending with the strange rapacity of savage life, the lower stage of creation, he cannot make the effort any more.

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really
believe, your mind will find the ways read more

Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really
believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves
the way to solution.