“Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny.”
—Tyron Edwards
(1809-1894); theologian...
If you will, take the time to read these, I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective.
The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis and they're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few...
Adversity pushes the envelope of accepted performance.
Until a person learns from experience that he can live through adversity, he is reluctant to buck mindless tradition or challenge himself to press his limits. Failure prompts a person to rethink the status quo.
Adversity provides greater opportunities.
Just...
INNOVATION
"We must beware of needless innovation, especially when guided by logic." -- Winston Churchill
"It's important to feel that you're expected to make a difference--and that you're qualified to do so. Innovation requires a fundamental belief that individuals are important." -- Robert Dennard
"Innovation is the specific...
MIRACLES
"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein
"When we accept tough jobs as a challenge and wade into them with joy and enthusiasm, miracles...
LEADERSHIP
"Remember the difference between a boss and a leader; a boss says 'Go!' - a leader says 'Let's go!'" -- E.M. Kelly
"Leadership is about magnetic communication. Leaders have a way of communicating that draws people toward the vision, and the horizon." -- Doug Firebaugh
"If you...
