You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
Og MandinoRead
Work as though you would live forever, and live as though you would die today. Go another mile!
Interpretation
Live each day to the fullest while putting in your best effort for the future.
This quote by Og Mandino emphasizes the importance of balancing a forward-thinking mindset with an appreciation for the present moment. It encourages us to work diligently and strive for our long-term goals as if we have all the time in the world, while simultaneously reminding us to cherish each day and live it to its fullest, as our time may be limited.
In practice
In a motivational speech to encourage students to pursue their dreams vigorously.
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.
The doing of something productive regardless of the outcome is an act of faith. The doing of a small something when a large something is too much for us is perhaps especially an act of faith. Faith means going forward by whatever means we can.
Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.
No matter how good you get you can always get better, and that's the exciting part.
The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes.
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.
Our problem is not that we don't have power, so much as that we tend to not use the power we have.
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