Ayn Rand, a prolific writer born in Russia, experienced great success in her lifetime. Over 25 million of her books have sold and all of her books are still in print, although she died in 1982. Ayn Rand’s quote gets to the heart of the cultivation of success — recognizing opportunity and taking advantage of it. “The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of … [Read more...] about AYN RAND: RECOGNIZE OPPORTUNITY
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DALE CARNEGIE: EMBRACE YOUR FAILURES
The master of public speaking and communication and the author of, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” Dale Carnegie is another example of someone who experienced great success in his work. “Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” –Dale Carnegie Carnegie stresses that you must experience … [Read more...] about DALE CARNEGIE: EMBRACE YOUR FAILURES
PABLO PICASSO: TAKE ACTION
Known world-wide for his paintings and sculptures, the Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, was also a co-creator of a popular movement in art known as “cubism.” Picasso’s quote reflects that he knew what it would take to be successful. He believed that the most basic tenet to achieving goals is to take action. “Action is the foundational key to all success.” –Pablo Picasso Even … [Read more...] about PABLO PICASSO: TAKE ACTION
THOMAS JEFFERSON: THINK POSITIVE
Thomas Jefferson was the third U.S. President, the writer of the Declaration of Independence, and a leader. In this quote, Jefferson focused on the importance of one’s mindset to achieving success. Jefferson expressed that as long as a person has a positive “mental attitude,” he’ll continue to strive toward and achieve his goals.“Nothing can stop the man with the right … [Read more...] about THOMAS JEFFERSON: THINK POSITIVE
OPRAH WINFREY: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
Oprah Winfrey is a one-of-a-kind businesswoman, talk show host, actress, and media mogul who now owns a television network. Winfrey focuses on how she took responsibility for her own life at an early age. “I don’t think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to … [Read more...] about OPRAH WINFREY: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY