Quotes are often great ways to encapsulate an idea, a goal, a topic or even a discussion. Here are some that I think are particularly timely as I look at our businesses and the economy...
We will either find a way or make one.
Attributed to
Hannibal 247-183 B.C.
Carthaginian General
Although much sought after, the truth can be dangerous to the
seeker. Myths and reasurring lies are much easier to find and
believe. If you find a truth, even a temporary one, it can demand
that you make painful changes.
Leto
From "God Emporer of Dune" by Frank Herbert
If you don't know what time is worth, you aren't ready to buy it.
Preston Smith
If I claim to be a wise man, then it surely means that I don't know.
Kansas
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
Sun Tzu
Ancient Chinese General
Candor is a compliment; it implies equality. It is how true friends talk.
Peggy Noonan
"I don't believe it!" "And that... is why you fail..."
Young Skywalker and Master Yoda
We don't perceive things as they are, we perceive them as we are!
Unknown
If you need a solution and don't buy it, you pay for it without getting it.
Henry Ford
You're never too old to do goofy stuff.
Ward Cleaver
addressing Beaver
There are a number of others but this is a nice sample. A review of my list is something I find encouraging and motivating. In some ways, it is like reading a book with many chapters in a few blinks of an eye.
Do you have any quotes or thoughts or even personal mantra's that inspire you in this economy? Or any favorites (and why) in my list? An inquiring mind would like to know!
Guess no one's feeling creative quite yet! I have five of my OWN JA mantras that I made up my own self...
"I sell real estate every day. Sometimes I even get paid for it!"
"The clients I'm honored to have today are far more important to me than the ones I hope to have tomorrow."
"A career in real estate gives you the ILLUSION of controlling your time."
"The more fun you have selling real estate, the more real estate you will sell."
"Competence... gives you Confidence."
And Jennifer, I still love your quote about you rather be "Wow'ed than Woowed"! (Did I spell that right?) G
You can spell it anyway you want to, Glenn! But I'd spell it "woo'ed" But you're right - I think I WILL add that to my mantra list!