Thomas Alva Edison said, “I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.” Here was a guy who made approximately 10,000 attempts to develop a longer burning light bulb. Make a few more attempts and while…
I might have said this before that words are powerful. The words you use to describe yourself and your circumstances define you. Make sure they are big, bold and inspirational. The following words are words I really like: design, engineer…
Anne Sullivan said, “People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved.” In business or sport or life when the way becomes painful and halting steps instead of giant leaps and you keep…
I read the SAMBA Blog and the latest post, Natural Rights of Innovative Companies, really grabbed my attention. It points out we are for small ‘plucky’ business and against BIG business. A modern day David and Goliath battle. However, we…
James Yorke said, “The most successful people are those who are good at plan B.” In times like we are experiencing now it’s good to have a Plan B, C and and maybe a D. What’s yours?
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.” What is your opinion of the world saying about you right now? Recession or Opportunity? Your opinion makes a…
Jimmy Johnson said, “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” What little bit extra can you do today to make it an extra-ordinary day? 100m longer on your walk, 25m on your swim, one more phone call…
Jack Dempsey said, “A champion is someone who gets up, even when he can’t.” When you’re out there getting knocked back or down the champion in you will help you get back up. Let them and nothing can stop you….
What is it? It, as described by Seth Godin in a recent blog post is; the luck you’ve been handed, the place you were born, the education you were given, the job you’ve got, your tribe, your customer base and…
Bruce Feirstein said, “The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success.” How to be good at anything. Being good starts by; 1. Having a keen interest in something, getting involved and learning everything you can so that…
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