All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth. Aristotle 384 – 322 B.C. I really love this quotation from Aristotle because I believe it contains so much truth. Considering that it was written over … [ Continue Reading ]
The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. William James 1842 – 1910 Most of you are probably aware of Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” soliloquy, where the Prince considers the trials of life and contemplates … [ Continue Reading ]
Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 If you’ve ever wanted to get rid of a couple of inches around the waistline, you’ve probably tried a diet. You’re probably also aware that over 90% of people who go on a diet aren’t successful on … [ Continue Reading ]
Relinquish your attachment to the known, step into the unknown, and you will step into the field of all possibilities. Deepak Chopra 1946 – Recently, a young man came to me for advice. He started off by saying he needed to make a decision on his direction in life. He … [ Continue Reading ]
Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them. Ogden Nash 1902 – 1971 You were probably puzzled when you read the title of this lesson. The majority of Americans have financial difficulties. They live paycheck to paycheck; they’re one … [ Continue Reading ]
The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is the indispensable prerequisite for success. Maxwell Maltz 1899 – 1975 Would you rather be a king or a slave? That might seem like a silly question; I … [ Continue Reading ]
Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. What’s the secret to success? That question has been asked millions of times. Yet if you ask 100 different people, you’re likely to get 100 different … [ Continue Reading ]
What is a good person? The one who achieves tranquility by having formed the habit of asking on every occasion, “what is the right thing to do now?” Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. Economist Alfred Kahn first wrote about and coined the phrase “the tyranny of small decisions.” The concept … [ Continue Reading ]