The Hasidic rabbi, Zuscha, was asked on his deathbed what he thought the kingdom of God would be like. He replied, “I don’t know. But one thing I do know.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThe Hasidic rabbi, Zuscha, was asked on his deathbed what he thought the kingdom of God would be like. He replied, “I don’t know. But one thing I do know.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISTo the contrary, I’ve found that the happiest people have found some cause and they stride through life propelled by a commitment.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISAnd I discover that we rarely if ever see the totality of another in ordinary social intercourse.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThe difference is this; instead of dwelling on their handicaps, they compensate for them by dwelling on their strengths.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISWhen someone comes along who genuinely thanks us, we will follow that person a very long way.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThere is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being – to help someone to succeed.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISFocus on your potential instead of your limitations.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISWhen I get there I am not going to be asked, ‘Why weren’t you Moses? Why weren’t you David?’ I am only going to be asked, ‘Why weren’t you Zuscha? Why weren’t you fully you?'”
ALAN LOY MCGINNISIf you train your mind to search for the positive things about other people.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISTears are often a gift from God, and sadness is a healthy emotion.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISA true leader helps people focus on their potential, not on their limitations.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISLove, honor, and negotiate.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISBut leisure has little to do with one’s happiness.
ALAN LOY MCGINNIS“Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThe ultimate leaders develop followers who will surpass them.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISYou will be surprised at how many good things you can observe in them and comment upon.
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