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Who you are when you have no power to say anything, and who you become when you have power to say everything will determine whether you are a leader or not.

William James described success as a combination of two things. An inner ideal which is followed persistently with courage and Outer achievement related to that ideal.

Wisdom tells us that the best time for silence is when we are mad or upset.

With diligence, discipline and determination you can fulfill the dream.

Within each of us is a beautiful gem. For some of us, that gem may stay hidden indefinitely. For others of us, with some personal work, that gem will get to see the light of day. All of us have the potential to unearth that inner beauty. The more we can work on ourselves, the smoother and more enjoyable our connections with others will be.

Words do less than 10 things, but actions do more than 10 thousand things. Leaders don’t talk in vain; they follow with actions.

Why ships won't use roads, is why cars won't travel on oceans. When the position is wrong, the leader won't be right.

Without a clear destination in view, the challenges on the journey seem pointless.

Without pain we cannot realize the opportunities we are given.

Without private prayers and personal study of the Scriptures, how can we increase in faith and grow in the grace of our knowledge of Christ Jesus?

Without question, positive thinking will do more for you, will make you feel better, do better, let you have more fun, and be liked by more people than negative thinking ever will.

Words can hurt. Speech can harm. Always think through before you talk and you will save a heart from feeling bitter.

Work hard and take risks. Try it before you confirm it is difficult!

World Class leaders know the secret to motivating themselves and others is discovering what they will fight for when the going gets rough.

Would you produce, create and bring value to the world if it weren't for money? Or would you veg out? The necessity of money keeps people relevant and active. The paradox is that people who stay relevant and active make money.

Write, direct and star in the movie that is your life.

Writing a book is one of the very few sensible reasons for not having time to read a book.

Writing out a goal allows us to see it in words. It creates a statement that does not change; it is something that we can go back to repeatedly for direction and clarity.

Writing out your goals is the first action in a chain of many on the road to achievement.

Writing journal is for those people who find no interest in living a life of victimhood and limited personal freedom.

Work and Life are not separate spheres. They are integrated moments in life that happen throughout the day.

Yes, I see you. I recognize that you’re a thinking, feeling person, and I’m here to listen.” That’s the essence and magic of meditation—the gift of telling yourself that you matter and that you’re worth time and attention. No pomp. No circumstance. No rules. Just showing up for yourself with compassion and without judgment. When this is your practice, meditation can serve as a mirror and the lighthouse that leads you home.

You are an integral part of this precious opportunity to take part in the collaboration of a world. Despite the cacophonous cast of characters inside and out, your one true voice continuously rallies you towards self-actualization. The universe or ‘one song’ awaits your note in the collective chorus.

You are either growing up or going down

You are a product of the stories you believe and accept.

You are in a much better position to serve others when your basic needs are met and your “tank is full”.

You are on your way to building a significant life when your service to others stops focusing on the now and the immediate future and instead focuses on generations to come and how your actions today will impact them long after you are gone.

You are responsibility of your life.

You are serving someone for the rest of your life, not knowing a time must come when you must also be served.

You are the only problem you will ever have and you are the only solution. Change is inevitable, personal growth is always a personal decision.

YOU ARE WHO AND WHAT YOU DECIDE YOU ARE— NOTHING MORE, NOTHING LESS.

You can be humble without compromising your values.

You can borrow things and clothing from shops to look expensive and successful but remember that you cannot borrow personality or wisdom to look wise. Feed your mind!

You can dramatize your ideas in business or in any other aspect of your life. It’s easy

You can either complain about it or grind, I choose to grind.

You can not avoid life or your thoughts you can only make the best of your current situation and move on with a positive mental attitude.

You can’t excel in everything but you can be exceptional in a few things, so why not choose your life’s focus?

You can’t gather much if you won’t go on risk expedition. Leaders never fear the thorns; they’ll still go in for the beautiful roses no matter the number of pricks they’ll get.

You can’t improve what you won’t face and own.

You can’t put one foot in one railcar and the other foot in another car. If you do, you won’t get anywhere.

You can’t lead people if you can’t lead yourself. Self-leadership qualities qualifies you to become a co-operate leader.

You could even be in heaven, and make it like a God damn hell in your mind. It’s your choice to choose your world.

You may have good skills and better knowledge, but it is your attitude that will bring people closer to you.

You may not have the power to control whatever happens to you, but you have the power to stop it from affecting your sense of style.

You might even ask, 'Who is this guy to be telling me how to live my life?' And my answer is simple. I’m the guy that is figuring it out just like you. I can’t guarantee that I’m ahead of you in the race - but I do feel it’s my responsibility to help people get into the race, and to stay on track in the race. I know I don’t have it all together. I know that I’m not an expert. I know that I’m not perfect. But I can’t sit by and let men live 'lives of quiet desperation.' (To quote Thoreau) Let’s do this together. Take the flint. Take the steel. Strike. And we will reignite our lives together.

You must always think big while you start small.

You must create more margin so you have room for what’s important, not merely urgent.

Y ou already have the abundance of life in you, and each day you must decide to live abundantly by choosing not to live in the past, by never taking counsel of your fear, and most importantly by seeing the greatness within you and embracing it.

You are likely to keep repeating the same mistake all over again if you do not agree it’s a mistake.

You are not alone. There are Freedom Seekers everywhere.