Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.Become someone’s hero.
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Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
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Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it’s just a daisy in a jelly glass
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Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, ‘Gee, if I’d only spent more time at the office.’
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Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet or purse and refer to it often.
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A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place.
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Believe in miracles but don’t depend on them.
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Life is slippery. Here, take my hand.
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While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.
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Remember that the biggest gap in the world is between ‘I should’ and ‘I did.’
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Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don’t let him down.
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Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.
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Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A.M.
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Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
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Regardless of the situation, react with class.
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If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.
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