They [children] don’t think about boundaries, precedents, solvency, market opportunity, or the business case. They think about what they enjoy doing or believe they would enjoy doing, and then do it. – James B. Rosseau, Sr.
If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception; it is a prevailing attitude. – Colin Powell
The sure way to miss success is to miss the opportunity. – Victor Charles . Opportunities are often seen as problems. It is a matter of perspective – glass half full or glass half empty?
The temptation to take the easy road is always there. It is as easy as staying in bed in the morning and sleeping in. But discipline is paramount to ultimate success and victory for any leader and any team. – Jocko Willink
Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self-confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense. – Arnold Bennett
Entering entrepreneurship brings a host of challenges (e.g. product/service, markets/customers, financials, distribution and more). However, the self-transformation required may be the most important on the list.
The control of our being is not unlike the combination of a safe. One turn of the knob rarely unlocks the safe. Each advance and retreat is a step towards one’s goal. – Eric Hopper