Peter F. Drucker

Do first things first, and second things not at all.

There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.

Someday is not a day of the week.

Concentrated thoughts produce desired results.

Use your work to better yourself.

You will have failures in your life, but it is what you do during those valleys that will determine the heights of your peaks.

Inspiration is for amateurs. I just get to work.

When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you’re making a commitment and difference in that person’s life. Encouragement really does make a difference.

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

Americans never quit.

If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.

Security represents your sense of worth, your identity, your emotional anchorage, your self-esteem, your basic personal strength or lack of it.

Try to look at your weakness and convert it into your strength.

The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.

To be successful you must decide exactly what you want to accomplish, and then resolve to pay the price to get it.

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

I am convinced after more than 50 years in the field of motivation that anyone who wants to learn to look at life and/or their circumstances in a positive light can do so.