You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
Og MandinoRead
I will remove from my vocabulary such words and phrases as quit, cannot, unable, impossible, out of the question, improbable, failure, unworkable, hopeless, and retreat; for they are the words of fools.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset by eliminating negative language from our thoughts.
Og Mandino's quote urges individuals to avoid using defeatist language that can hinder progress and success. By consciously removing words that signify failure or impossibility, we can cultivate a more empowering and optimistic perspective, which ultimately encourages resilience and determination in the face of challenges.
In practice
In a motivational speech to encourage team members during a challenging project.
You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
Why do we continue to breed little minds who can find no recompense for their own failures other than to belittle and mock the talents, even the dress, of others? When will everyone realize that we are all equal in the eyes of God?
The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what the task may be. This is a habit followed by all successful people since the beginning of time. Therefore I saith the surest way to doom yourself to mediocrity is to perform only the work for which you are paid.
Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.
Each day is a special gift from God, and while life may not always be fair, you must never allow the pains, hurdles, and handicaps of the moment to poison your attitude and plans for yourself and your future.
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats. Yet each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence and thus each obstacle is a comrade-in-arms forcing you to become better... or quit. Each rebuff is an opportunity to move forward; turn away from them, avoid them, and you throw away your future.
Faith becomes a bridge between where I am and where I want to go- it is a substance.
It's time we stop worrying, and get angry you know? But not angry and pick up a gun, but angry and open our minds.
I think today will be the day. Today our luck will change,' I proclaimed on the wings of the first coffee of the day, pure optimism in a liquid state.
You do not have to persuade others to help you; all you need do is believe you are what you want to be and then let the world (which is nothing more than yourself pushed out) go to work to make your assumption possible.
I demand more of myself than anyone else could ever expect.
I can't remember the last day I didn't train.
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