Talent vs Discipline

"Someone might have a germ of talent, but 90% of it is discipline and how you practice it, what you do with it. Instinct won't carry you through the entire journey. It's what you do in the moments between inspiration."

-- Cate Blanchett, actress

Perseverance

"Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th."

-- Julie Andrews, actress

Optimist vs pesimist

"Optimists are right. So are pesimists. Its up to you to choose which you will be."
- Harvey Mackay (best selling author)

Possible vs Impossible

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination."

- Paul Martinelli

Winners

Winners are those people who make a habit of doing the things what loosers are uncomfortable doing. - Anonymous

Smart

"Being smart is an elusive concept. There's a certain sharpness, an ability to absorb new facts, to ask an insightful question or relate to domains that may not seem connected at first."

-- Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder

Wisdom

"Knowing thyself is the height of wisdom."

-- Socrates

Take the first step

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.