Before we take to the sea, we walk on land. . . Before we create, we must understand. . .
I always thought of myself as some sort of athlete until I started playing golf a couple years ago.
I won't mention names, but in my career, the most talented people invariably are the easiest and nicest to get along with.
Success is the result of clear goal, unshakable confidence, proper planning, enthusiastic ACTION and consistent persistence.
Obstacles are only opportunities to succeed or fail; how we handle them determines what will happen.
Never stop asking yourself whether you can do things better. Keep testing every aspect of your business to the nth degree, and challenge every one of your assumptions. The tougher you are on yourself now, the tougher your business will be out there in the real world.
My least favorite phrase in the English language is 'I don't care. '
But be very, very careful, because when you're playing with momentum, you're playing with fire.
I don't want to sound creepy, but I remember when I couldn't really talk. I was looking at the television and my mother just moved one of the curtains, so the sun started to hit the television, and I couldn't see the television anymore. I started crying. I wasn't able to find the words to say, "I can't see this anymore, please do something about it. " I remember crying and not knowing exactly how to express myself; not because it was painful, or that I was too upset, but because there were no words. As human beings, sometimes we just cry when we don't know how to say something.
It is not so important that many should be good as you, as that there be some absolute goodness somewhere; for that will leaven the whole lump.
If I could be good at any sport, it'd be javelin. I know a few people I would love to throw a spear at.