I would rather fail trying than succeed at doing nothing.
Interpretation
It's better to attempt and fail than to be inactive and achieve nothing.
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action and striving for goals, even if it may lead to failure. Denis Waitley suggests that the experience gained through attempting something worthwhile is more valuable than remaining inactive and not trying at all, as action is crucial for growth and achievement.
In practice
This quote can inspire students to try challenging subjects, reminding them that effort is more important than perfection.
Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now. Because success is heavy, carries a responsibility with it, it is much easier to procrastinate and live on the "someday I'll" philosophy.
Winners have the ability to step back from the canvas of their lives like an artist gaining perspective. They make their lives a work of art - an individual masterpiece.
Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present toward the future.
The easiest thing to do in the world is to neglect the important and give in to the urgent.
You are an uncut gemstone of priceless value. Cut and polish your potential with knowledge, skills and service and you will be in great demand throughout your life.
Expect the best; convert problems into opportunities; be dissatisfied with the status quo; focus on where you want to go, instead of where you're coming from; and most importantly, decide to be happy, knowing it's an attitude, a habit gained from daily practice, and not a result or payoff.
I'm a hustler, baby; I sell water to a well!
People think I'm disciplined. It is not discipline. It is devotion. There is a great difference.
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity.
When it's been a long day of climbing, and I feel like I can't go any farther, I concentrate on the next three feet. And then the next three feet; and then the next three feet. Pretty soon, I'm at the top.
In a time of darkness, you don't curse the darkness, you light a candle.
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