Motivational

“I have never seen ordinary effort lead to extraordinary results.”

The Power of the Perfect Pause

The quietest person at a dinner party often leaves with a reputation for brilliance, while others talk themselves into corners.

You see it in boardrooms too – the executive who tilts her head thoughtfully during presentations, somehow radiating wisdom without speaking a word. Even therapists build their practices more o... See more

“There is no need to fear any problem you are working on. If you are working on it, then you are influencing the outcome.

It’s the problems you don’t address that should concern you.”

“You are under no obligation to remain the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or even a day ago. You are here to create yourself, continuously.”

“Sometimes fear does not subside and you must do it afraid.”

– Elisabeth Elliot

“The right time was yesterday. The best time is now.”

“Talk either leads to action or substitutes for action.

Two friends discuss their dreams. One describes starting a business, solving a problem mid-conversation, and immediately making a call. The other talks about a novel they’ve been “writing” for years but never seem to make progress on.

Build, don’t babble.”

“So many advantages come from being willing to look like an idiot in the short term.

You stay silent in an important meeting, afraid to voice critical thoughts and watch the project fail. You don’t write the novel because you’re afraid people might not read it. You don’t admit you were wrong and repeatedly make the same mistake. You don’t ask the pe... See more

“Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it.”

“It’s tough to be good at something you’re not interested in. It’s nearly impossible to be great at something you’re not obsessed with.”