QUOTES
11 Powerful Quotes to Help You Get Better at Whatever You Do
Stick a pin here and let these words of wisdom sink in
Wisdom is the Principal Thing
So, with all your getting in life, be sure to get wisdom and get some understanding as well, while you’re at it.
This is according to teachings in the Book of Proverbs in The Bible, the greatest self-help book one could ever read, IMO. And this is regardless of whether or not you’re religious or spiritual (which are two different things).
Following are quotes drawn from the wisdom of some truth-speaking people. Some you’ve heard of and others you may not have not known anything about. No worries though, I’ve linked bios to their names for your convenience.
These quotes, if taken at heart and received as good words to go by, could very well help you achieve success in whatever you choose to pursue.
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” ― Ernest Hemingway
What do you get out of strutting around like a peacock, trying to look better than somebody else?
This quote is what I’ve always thought. I’m trying to be better than me, not anybody else.
“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” ― George Bernard Shaw
Some people are just so stubborn that when told some truth, they do not receive it.
Don’t be so afraid of being wrong that you block what’s good by rigidly sticking to your way or no way.
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” ― C.S. Lewis
Facts! Listen, I understand that judging somebody else’s life and situation does me no good. I look to rise above.
“No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.” ― Madonna
You are forgiven. The key is forgiving yourself. Choose to change to realize a different outcome.
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ― Jim Rohn
“We first make our habits, then our habits make us.” ― John Dryden
What you do repeatedly will manifest — good or bad.
“Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work.” ― Michael Jordan
You could be the most talented chef ever, but if you don’t cook, nobody can enjoy your tasty food.
Get to cooking in whatever you desire to do.
“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” ― Jim Rohn
There’s so many million-dollar ideas and opportunities (not taught in school) that we miss over our lifetimes.
Find information on Google, YouTube, and books everywhere on just about anything.
“Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” ― William Faulkner
Work towards beating your best efforts and never give up.
“Your competition is nobody else.” ― Trent Shelton
Why worry about what other people are doing or what they have? And never mind about the odds.
You can only stop you.
In Conclusion
Wise words should not fall on deaf ears. If nothing else, these quotes should make us think.
“The words of the wise are like cattle prods — painful but helpful.” — The Bible
Sometimes we need a bit of motivation.
What motivates you?
Get to cooking!
