My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife.
Steve IrwinRead
There's a lot of research behind the scenes that you don't get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad nurtured from when I was born. I was very lucky then.
Interpretation
Instinct and hidden efforts play a crucial role in one's achievements.
In this quote, Steve Irwin reflects on the unseen hard work and research that contribute to success, emphasizing the importance of instinct and familial support. He acknowledges that his father's nurturing of his intuition from a young age has been instrumental in shaping his journey and accomplishments.
In practice
In a motivational speech about the importance of hidden efforts in achieving success.
My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife.
The message is simple: love and conserve our wildlife.
Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.
I have a message for my fans. Whatever you want to do in this world, it is achievable. The most important thing that I've found, that perhaps you could use, is be passionate and enthusiastic in the direction that you choose in life, and you'll be a winner.
Take the crocodile, for example, my favorite animal. There are 23 species. Seventeen of those species are rare or endangered. They're on the way out, no matter what anyone does or says, you know.
Born a wildlife warrior, die a wildlife warrior.
As much as 80% of adult "success" comes from EQ.
Nobody ever remembers who finished second at anything.
When you prohibit failure, you kill innovation. If you kill innovation in fundraising, you can't raise more revenue. If you can't raise more revenue, you can't grow. And if you can't grow, you can't possibly solve large social problems.
A great company is not a great investment if you pay too much for the stock.
As big as my ego may be, I'm really not of the belief that I can't be replaced. I didn't invent the wheel. There's someone else out there who can do what I do, maybe a little differently. I believe that Kiss is bigger than its individual members.
My generation, we came along, we had to really know our craft.
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