“One of the main reasons people fail to reach their full potential is because they are unwilling to risk anything.”
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Zig Ziglar
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.”
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Zig Ziglar
“Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared, but only men of character are trusted.”
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Zig Ziglar
“Opportunity is walking through your life every day in the form of people you meet.”
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Zig Ziglar
“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.”
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Zig Ziglar
“We cannot start over, but we can begin now, and make a new beginning”
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Zig Ziglar
“Several years ago on an extremely hot day, a crew of men were working on the road bed of the railroad when they were interrupted by a slow moving train. The train ground to a stop and a window in the last car— which incidentally was custom made and air conditioned—was raised. A booming, friendly voice called out, “Dave, is that you?” Dave Anderson, the crew chief called back, “Sure is, Jim, and it’s really good to see you.” With that pleasant exchange, Dave Anderson was invited to join Jim Murphy, the president of the railroad, for a visit. For over an hour the men exchanged pleasantries and then shook hands warmly as the train pulled out. Dave Anderson’s crew immediately surrounded him and expressed astonishment that he knew Jim Murphy, the president of the railroad, as a personal friend. Dave then explained that twenty-three years earlier he and Jim Murphy had started work at the railroad on the same day. One of the men, half jokingly and half seriously, asked Dave why he was still working out in the hot sun and Jim Murphy had gotten to be president. Rather wistfully, Dave explained, “Twenty-three years ago I went to work for $1.75 an hour and Jim Murphy went to work for the railroad.”
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Zig Ziglar
“I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.”
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Zig Ziglar
“Desire is the ingredient that changes the hot water of mediocrity to the steam of outstanding success.”
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Zig Ziglar
“Express gratitude for what you have. This increases the possibility that eventually you will have more to express gratitude for.”
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Zig Ziglar
“Attitude, not Aptitude, determines Altitude.”
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Zig Ziglar
“You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.”
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Zig Ziglar
“Individuals score points, but teams win games. This is true in athletic events and in life. If you make it in life, your “team” of parents, teachers, ministers, etc., will have played a major role in your success.”
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Zig Ziglar
“You can't climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.”
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Zig Ziglar
“Attitudosis cannot survive a strong, steady dose of uplifting literature or a regular donation of your time to a good cause. Make eye contact with someone who doesn't expect it and then give her your best smile. When you are willing to improve your attitude and you take action to do so, you'll enjoy life even more.”
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Zig Ziglar
