Wisdom to Live by... and 10 Secrets to Success

Wisdom to Live by...

On Honesty " No legacy is so rich as honesty." William Shakespear
On Self Control "Passion is a sort of fever in the mind, which ever leaves us weaker than it found us." William Shakespear
On Friendship " Of all things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship." Epicurus
On Boundaries " Don't ever take a fence down until you know the reason why it was put up." G.K. Chesterton
On Integrity " I must stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong." Abraham Lincoln
On Character " No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character." John Morley
On Strength & Gentleness " There is nothing so strong as gentleness, and there is nothing so gentle as real strength." St Francis of Sales

IBD's Top 10 Secrets to Success

How you think is everything: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment.
Decide upon your true dreams and goals. Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
Take action. Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started now. Just do it.
Never stop learning. Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills.
Be persistent and work hard. Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
Learn to analyze details. Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
Focus your time and money. Don't let other people or things distract you.
Don't be afraid to innovate; be different. Following the heard is a sure way to mediocrity.
Deal and communicate with people effectively. No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.
Be honest and dependable; take responsibility. Otherwise, all the above won't matter.

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