Napoleon Hill

Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds.

The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of per sistence in creating new plans to take the place of those that fail.

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Money without brains is always dangerous.

Before success comes in any man’s life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat, and perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and most logical thing to do is to quit. That is what the majority of men do. That is why the majority is just ordinary.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials.

Life is about growing and evolving. I feel like my life has been in stages, and the stages I went through when I was younger allowed me to grow into the man I am today.

Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously and never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop this picture!

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.

Priority is a function of context.

You don’t have to get it perfect, you just have to get it going.

Outstanding people have one thing in common: An absolute sense of mission.

The successful business executive can handle challenges and solve problems at a remarkable clip.

Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.

Goals enable you to do more for yourself and others, too.

The problem with pity parties is very few people come, and those who do don’t bring presents.

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.

Be so good they can’t ignore you.