winnie chou

the objects we love most develop their own mythology

“There are two times to admit mistakes: early and late. Early admissions solve problems. Late admissions create them.

A person who proactively tells another they made a mistake gains trust and respect for their honesty. In contrast, one who tries to hide errors quickly loses trust.

Swift admissions build bridges. Slow ones burn them.”

What is something you would be proud to fail on, if you had the courage to attempt it?

Winning tomorrow starts today.

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There is a big difference between being interested in something and being committed to something.

Committed people do what interested people won’t.

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No one can get you where you want to go. Only self-motivation can do that.

If you're waiting for someone to motivate you, it's because you don't love it, haven't de... See more

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”

— Calvin Coolidge

“Attention isn't free. It's the most valuable thing you spend.”

"A great relationship is not only finding the person you have fun with, but also finding the person you want to be bored with. The beauty of long-term relationships is often hidden in boring, ordinary moments."

“Tell me who your enemy is, and I will tell you who you are.”

"The test of a student is not how much he knows, but how much he wants to know."

"There are at least 4 types of wealth:

1. Financial wealth (money)


2. Social wealth (status)


3. Time wealth (freedom)


4. Physical wealth (health)

Be wary of jobs that lure you in with 1 and 2, but rob you of 3 and 4."