Men take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony.
Napoleon HillRead
If it isn't your job to do it, perhaps it is your opportunity
Interpretation
Opportunities often arise in situations where we may not feel responsible, but seizing them can lead to personal growth.
This quote highlights the idea that when we encounter tasks or challenges that are not directly our responsibility, they can still represent valuable opportunities for us to step up and take action. It encourages individuals to recognize moments where they can contribute and grow, even if those moments fall outside their defined roles.
In practice
In a team meeting where everyone is discussing roles, you might say this quote to inspire others to take initiative.
Men take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony.
Nature yields her most profound secrets to the person who is determined to uncover them.
Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.
One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat.
Let nobody bribe you away from being yourself.
Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win - essential to success.
My whole life, people have doubted me. My mom did. People told me in high school I'm too short and not fast enough to play basketball. They didn't know my story. Because if they did, they'd know that anything is possible.
I want to surf better tomorrow. I want to surf better in 10 years. When I'm 50 I want to be a better surfer than I am now - for me it's a lifelong journey.
We all get report cards in many different ways, but the real excitement of what you're doing is in the doing of it. It's not what you're gonna get in the end - it's not the final curtain - it's really in the doing it, and loving what you're doing.
Other people go to the office. I get to coach. I know I've been blessed.
Passion is the thing that won't let you sleep at night because you want to get up in the morning and go do your thing.
When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.
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