There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

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.

Ever notice that people never say "It's only a game" when they're winning?

Ever notice that people never say "It's only a game" when they're winning?

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

You can never get enough of what you don't want.

You can never get enough of what you don't want.

Writing is turning one's worst moments into money.

Writing is turning one's worst moments into money.

One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially
if one is to survive in the world. It read more

One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially
if one is to survive in the world. It takes rigor, and it takes courage.

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within
himself.

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within
himself.

There is only one success-to be able to spend your life
in your own way.

There is only one success-to be able to spend your life
in your own way.