Our success at friendship, business, sports, love–indeed, at nearly every enterprise we attempt–is largely determined by our self-image.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISOur success at friendship, business, sports, love–indeed, at nearly every enterprise we attempt–is largely determined by our self-image.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThose with a high level of confidence may have as many or more weaknesses than those with low self-esteem.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISIf people know we expect good things from them, they will in most cases go to great lengths to live up to our expectations.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISBut leisure has little to do with one’s happiness.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISPeople who have a confidence in their personal worth seem to be magnets for success and happiness.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThe ultimate leaders develop followers who will surpass them.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISTears are often a gift from God, and sadness is a healthy emotion.
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 MCGINNISIf we build more windows and fewer walls, we will have more friends.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISA true leader helps people focus on their potential, not on their limitations.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThe difference is this; instead of dwelling on their handicaps, they compensate for them by dwelling on their strengths.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISThere is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being – to help someone to succeed.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISWhen someone comes along who genuinely thanks us, we will follow that person a very long way.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISOne reason I can be more tolerant than most is that as a therapist.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISIf you train your mind to search for the positive things about other people.
ALAN LOY MCGINNISElicited by a particular set of circumstances on a particular day, and we do well to wait a while before concluding that what we see is the whole person.
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