Men take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony.
Napoleon HillRead
The only limitation is that which one sets up in one's own mind.
Interpretation
Our only limits are those we impose on ourselves through our thoughts.
This quote emphasizes the power of the mind in determining our limits. It suggests that the barriers we face are often self-created and that by changing our mindset, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.
In practice
During a motivational speech to encourage students to pursue their dreams.
Men take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony.
Nature yields her most profound secrets to the person who is determined to uncover them.
Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.
One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat.
Let nobody bribe you away from being yourself.
Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win - essential to success.
One's dream is constantly evolving, rising and falling, changing course. This happens in every job, but because I have worked in comedy for twenty-five years, I can probably speak best about my own profession.
There is something about the ritual of the race - putting on the number, lining up, being timed - that brings out the best in us.
You are free to choose, but the choices you make today will determine what you have, be, and do in the tomorrow of your life.
I believe in myself like a five-year-old believes in himself. They say look at me, look at me! Then they do a flip in the backyard. It won't even be that amazing, but everyone will be clapping for them.
Don't wish for less problems; wish for more skills.
I had all the usual ambition growing up. I wanted to be a writer, a musician, a hockey player. I wanted to do something that wasn't nine to five. Acting was the first thing I tried that clicked.
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