Woody Hayes

I’ve always taught that a poor economy is the best opportunity for salespeople because the naysayers and grumblers have already given up, leaving more territory, more opportunities to be successful than in a good economy when virtually all salespeople are out there, giving it their best.

A lot of people quit looking for work as soon as they find a job.

My favorite writers are all Jews – David, Solomon, Matthew, Mark – well, you get the picture.

I have always tried to avoid regrets. Could I have done differently some things in my career? Maybe.

There are three constants in life… change, choice and principles.

That, you have to leave your comfort zone.

The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.

No matter where you are in life, you’ll save a lot of time by not worrying too much about what other people think about you. The earlier in your life that you can learn that, the easier the rest of it will be.

Vision doesn’t usually come as a lightening bolt. Rather it comes as a slow crystallization of life challenges that we one day recognize as a beautiful diamond with great value to ourselves and others.

You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals.

Motivation gets you going and habit gets you there.

Defeat is not bitter unless you swallow it.

Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.

A good tool improves the way you work. A great tool improves the way you think.