Zig Ziglar

I seldom read anything that is not of a factual nature because I want to invest my time wisely in the things that will improve my life. Don’t misunderstand; there is nothing wrong with reading purely for the joy of it. Novels have their place, but biographies of famous men and women contain information that can change lives.

Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.

You don’t drown by falling into water. You only drown if you stay there.

When you do more than you’re paid for. Eventually, you’ll be paid for more than you do.

You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.

Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life – all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.

The more you are grateful for what you have the more you will have to be grateful for.

It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly.

Fortune sides with him who dares.

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.

The most important thing is to know that you can do it.

Earl Nightingale has inspired more people toward success and fortune than any other motivational speaker on the planet.

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.

If you have a dream, don’t let anybody take it away.

Hofstadter’s Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law.

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.

The relationships we have with people are extremely important to success on and off the job.

Time well spent results in more money to spend, more money to save, and more time to vacation.

Until you are happy with who you are, you will never be happy because of what you have.

Do it, and then you will feel motivated to do it.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.