Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
COLIN POWELLDon’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you’ve got to compromise. You’ve got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.
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Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.
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Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is “no.” That’s not America.
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Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people-motivating people to get the job done. You have to be people-centered.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.
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