Our idea of a real problem is someone else's idea of an ultimate dream. Put the 'problem' in perspective
Tony RobbinsRead
Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life.
Interpretation
Persistence is more important than talent when it comes to achieving success.
This quote by Tony Robbins emphasizes the idea that consistent effort and determination can lead to greater outcomes than natural ability alone. While talent can open doors, it is persistence that fuels the journey towards achieving goals and enhancing the quality of life.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students.
Our idea of a real problem is someone else's idea of an ultimate dream. Put the 'problem' in perspective
There are no real successes without rejection. The more rejection you get, the better you are, the more you've learned, the closer you are to your outcome... If you can handle rejection, you'll learn to get everything you want.
What's the ultimate price I'll pay if I don't stop this indulgence now? By asking questions like this, they'll associate pain to overeating, and their behavior will change immediately.
Happiness and success in life are not the result of what we have, but rather of how we live. What we do with the things we have makes the biggest difference in the quality of life.
As a species, we're not only wired to choose today over tomorrow, but we hate to feel like we're losing out on something. The bottom line is, if we feel like we're losing something we avoid it, we won't do it. That's why so many people don't save and invest. Saving sounds like you're giving something up, you're losing something today. But you're not.
Any Idiot can point out a problem .... A leader is willing to do something about it! Leaders solve problems!
I always say: a run in the morning is like eating a fruit a day - it chases he doctor away. It is good for your mind.
Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, start all over again.
There is no substitute for hard work.
You can have an impact anywhere you are.
In playing ball, and in life, a person occasionally gets the opportunity to do something great. When that time comes, only two things matter: being prepared to seize the moment and having the courage to take your best swing.
For any women trying to do comedy, I would suggest you do one thing every day towards your goal. First, you figure out what it is you want to accomplish. Don't be afraid to set a new goal every day, but every single day, do one thing towards your goal, and you will achieve it.
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