I never expect to lose. Even when I’m the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.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.
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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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A friend is someone who knows you and loves you for what you were and who you are, and who also shares your hopes and dreams for who you can become.
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Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
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May our adversities make us strong. May our victories make us wise. May our actions make us proud.
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Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
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Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece – by thought, choice, courage, and determination.
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Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something.
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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.
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Become someone’s hero.
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Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.
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Apply this simple rule to your conversations: If you wouldn’t write it down and sign it, don’t say it.
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The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
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Don’t flaunt your success, but don’t apologize for it either.
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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