In Texas, years ago, almost all of the oil came from surface operations.
Then someone got the idea that there read more

In Texas, years ago, almost all of the oil came from surface operations.
Then someone got the idea that there were greater sources of supply deeper
down. A well was drilled five thousand feet deep. The result? A gusher.
Too many of us operate on the surface. We never go deep enough to find
supernatural resources. The result is, we never operate at our best. More
time and investment is involved to go deep but a gusher will pay off.

If someone says "can't," that shows you what to do.

If someone says "can't," that shows you what to do.

Experience is what you get when you don't get what you
want.

Experience is what you get when you don't get what you
want.

Thinking is heavily endorsed.

Thinking is heavily endorsed.

A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.

A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.

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?

To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with
purpose, is to enter the ranks of those read more

To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with
purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize
failure as one of the pathways to attainment; who make all conditions
serve them, and who think strongly, attempt fearlessly, and accomplish
masterfully.

Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she
would come in and sink my read more

Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she
would come in and sink my boats.

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are read more

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your
goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you've really got a problem
. . . Problems are like landmarks of progress.