Archive for the 'Quotes' Tag

I got this quote a while back:
The greatest discovery of my lifetime was that a person can change the circumstances of his life by changing his thoughts.
William James
Change is an important issue, both on a personal level and for society and our world. It brings another quote to my mind: “Change comes from within.”
Another quote, [...]

Brandie Kajino of The Home Office Organizer made an interesting introduction in a group, an elevator pitch that really caught my attention:
Professionally, I organize home offices for home-based professionals. I love helping people create clarity in their physical environment, reducing stress and increasing productivity. I usually tell people I help them create a [...]

I came across this quote by Lin Yutang in Zen To Done:
Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials.
Update: This goes well with my post Turning 2008 into 80-20 which is about deciding what shall be [...]

What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
This quote is attributed to Dr. Robert Schuller. It has stuck and the quote both annoys and challenges me.
What would I attempt to do if I knew I could not fail?
Something drastic and outside my comfort zone or something safe?

Ancora imparo means I am still learning. It is attributed to Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). I think this is a very good maxim.
Another quote I like is this: When we stop learning we stop living. Lifelong learning is fun and keep us alert.