Mediocre men work at their best; men seeking excellence strive to do better.
A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.(Elbert Hubbard, American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher)
By applying more effort a person can eventually turn a negative into a positive. However the change is usually gradual and at times unexpected.
Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.(Lou Holtz, author, television commentator, motivational speaker, and former NCAA and NFL coach)
Doing something worthwhile comes with a price. Doing nothing gets you nothing!
Nothing stops the man who desires to achieve. Every obstacle is simply a course to develop his achievement muscle. It's a strengthening of his powers of accomplishment.(Eric Butterworth, Canadian author)
A failure is nothing more than a person who has given up on their vision and aspirations. Whereas a success is a person who has never given up despite what is thrown in the way.
It's not my job to be popular. I'm goal-driven; my job is to get results.(Paddy Ashdown, British politician)
Popularity does not pay the bills. Actions are what pay the bills.
Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.(Scott Hamilton, Jazz tenor saxophonist)
One hundred percent of the world would be successful and have all of their dreams come true if it were not for adversity and perseverance. With these two traits only the ones who are thick headed enough will become successful.
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