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.
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
The key isn't winning -- or losing, it's making the attempt. I may never be what I ought to be, want to be -- but how will I know unless I try? Sure, it's scary, but what's the alternative? Stagnation - A safer, more terrible form of death. Not of the body, but of the spirit. An animal knows what it is, and accepts it. A man may know what he is -- but he questions. He dreams. He strives. Changes. Grows.
When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
Some injuries heal more quickly if you keep moving.
Progress and innovation happen when you set unrealistic goals.
Let positive, strong, helpful thoughts enter into your brains from very childhood. Lay yourselves open to these thoughts, and not to weakening and paralysing ones.
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