The story tells of an alcoholic father with two sons, one who follows his father's path and becomes an alcoholic, and the other who becomes a successful and sober businessman. When asked why they are the way they are, both answer: "Because my father was an alcoholic." This illustrates that our responses to events are subjective choices despite the objective reality of what happens to us. The Stoics, including Epictetus, believe that we cannot control what happens to us, but we have control over our thoughts and reactions. Therefore, our reactions to the strokes of fortune, not our good or bad luck, define us in life. Remembering this and not allowing anyone to convince us otherwise is essential. Best of...
Acres of Diamonds (Version 2) by Russell Conwell. Read in English by Phil Chenevert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSYTH_bCAcA What is greatness? Who are the great man and women? One of the most requested motivational lectures of all time. Twenty minutes video is only part of the book; some features are selected to carry the essential values. Best quotes: “I say that you ought to get rich, and you must get rich ... The men who get rich may be the most honest men you find in the community. Let me say here clearly ... ninety-eight out of one hundred of the rich men of America are honest. That is why they are rich. That is why they are trusted with money. That is...
https://youtu.be/JjHdEMj25wk Hello! It is not too late to make this life EVERYTHING you’ve always wanted it to be. Are you ready to release the past and move to a new and better beginning? Welcome the change and be open to new beginnings. NOW It’s your time. You have no idea how good life will get for you… Focus on yourself and not the world. Fight the battles inside you first, then watch the world change around you. Listening to Jim Rohn & Napoleon Hill's advice, you are setting your mind to attract success into your life. Here I reveal the most crucial quote: "Unwavering courage." "The courage to solve problems you COULDN'T solve before.'' "The courage to try having a...
In all things, give thanks. In the good days of laughter and joy, give thanks. In the bad days of struggle and strife, give thanks. In the brightest moments and the darkest hours, give thanks. In the flow of blessings and apparent lack of goodness, give thanks. In the face of fortune and misfortune, give thanks. In all things, give thanks. Lessons and blessings are found in all situations. ''In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.'' - Dietrich Bonhoeffer Who are the people that have helped you be where you are today? “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you...
It does not matter about the other guys, run your race, and don’t waste your energy looking back behind you. You can’t control the other guys, and it is not about the other guy; it is about how you can run that race as hard as you can. Give EVERYTHING you got all the time for yourself. You only have control over yourself. You get to be the master of your fate. Then take care of your territory only. You can live an entirely different experience depending on how you direct your thoughts. I suggest different approaches to help you get stronger. When you know that you did your best, be Okay with the outcome regardless of what it is....
