Positive Sayings and Quotes
Posted by admin on May 30, 2011
What ever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Napoleon Hill
What are positive sayings and quotes? The answer is simple-they are sayings and quotes that contain wisdom of the ages and give you something to think about in a positive way. Positive sayings and quotes change you attitude and allow you to think positively and therefore you will notice the happiness you feel.
One of the greatest books ever written (1938) that espouses positive thinking was “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. For any person who is serious in changing their mindset, this book is your step by step guide to achieving all that you want.
Changing your mindset by using positive sayings or affirmations can be a powerful tool.
On the other hand if you allow yourself to think negative thoughts you will be always directing your thoughts towards what you don’t have. You will always feel something is lacking in your life.
Positive sayings and positive thoughts when repeated enough become your beliefs. Through constant repetition these beliefs are sent into your subconscious and this is what will change your life. It is beating a pathway to your brain and once these sayings and thoughts become your focus you will see what a change you have managed to develop.
Below I have listed some paraphrased and exact quotes of Napolean Hill.
“Action is the real measure of intelligence.
All achievements, all earned riches, have their beginning in an idea.
All the breaks you need in life wait within your imagination; Imagination is the workshop of your mind, capable of turning mind energy into accomplishment and wealth.
Any idea, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind through repetition of thought.
Before success comes in any man’s life, he’s sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That’s exactly what the majority of men do.
Big pay and little responsibility are circumstances seldom found together.
Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.
Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not, to put this plan into action.
Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.
Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.
Education comes from within; you get it by struggle and effort and thought.
Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.
Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.
Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win – essential to success.
Everyone enjoys doing the kind of work for which he is best suited.
Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.
First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.
Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.”
This will give you some insight into positive sayings and quotes.
Do Not Allow Yourself to Fail
Posted by admin on Sep 21, 2011
“Failure is temporary, giving up makes it permanent”
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm”
“Humans have the remarkable ability to get exactly what they must have, but there is a difference between a ‘must’ and ‘want.’ ”
“To be successful, pursue your goals with unstoppable determination. As long as you know exactly what you want and possess an incessant desire to acquire it, you will prevail.”
“True success comes to those who strive for greatness without surrendering to defeat. You can overcome anything when you possess the unstoppable drive to do so.”
These positive sayings and quotes are all on never giving up. These encouraging quotes are very powerful.
If you think you will be defeated – you will be. Never allow that negative attitude to creep into your thinking. If you find that you are thinking negative thoughts, take a deep breath and return to a positive thought pattern.
Words of Wisdom from Jim Rohn
Posted by admin on Aug 5, 2011
The caterpillar one day says, “I think I was made for more than this crawling on the ground.” So the caterpillar climbs the tree, attaches himself to a leaf and spins the cocoon. Who knows what disciplined effort it takes to spin a cocoon. But something inside the caterpillar says, “I was designed for something more than being just a caterpillar.”
And then when the cocoon is ready and it opens up, out comes a butterfly that flies away, maybe singing, “I believe I can fly! I believe I can touch the sky! I used to be a caterpillar on the ground, now I fly.”
I’m asking you to go through such a metamorphosis. I’m asking you often to go through a period where you say, “New skills, new things are waiting for me,” and part of this will come if you’ll translate for other people what you feel in your heart and in your soul. As awkward as your language might be at first, don’t hesitate to do it.” Jim Rohn
Today It is not really a positive saying or quote but more a story you should read. This positive quotation from Jim Rohn certainly makes you believe that it is not so difficult to make the decision to change and bring about that change.
If you put your mind to it you, can do anything that you want. The mind has the power that will enable you to be that person you want to be. Have a positive and uplifting mindset at all times.
This is another quote from Jim Rohn and very applicable to the above story.
“Let others lead small lives, but not you.
Let others argue over small things, but not you.
Let others cry over small hurts, but not you.
Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.”
Love Sayings and Quotes
Posted by admin on Aug 3, 2011
Today in positive sayings and quotes, I have gathered together a list of love sayings and quotes.
“If you love somebody, set them free. If they return, they were always yours. If they don’t, they never were.
Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship – never.
You don’t love a woman because she is beautiful, but she is beautiful because you love her.
Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it’s what you are expected to give — which is everything.
Love builds bridges where there are none.
The definition of a beautiful woman is one who loves me.
Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.
Love is like the sun coming out of the clouds and warming your soul.
Life without love is like a tree without fruit.
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.
Only love let’s us see normal things in an extraordinary way.
There’s always room for love; you just have to move a few things around.
Love means never having to say you’re sorry.
If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
Another Encouraging Quote from Napoleon Hill
Posted by admin on Jul 31, 2011
“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.” Napoleon Hill
You have to admire the positive sayings and quotes from Napoleon Hill. We know he studied many successful people of his time but what he said about them then, applies to successful people of today. True success is not really for the feint hearted.
Sometimes people give in too easily when they encounter problems. They will not or cannot look at the problem to find a solution. The people who are willing to try time after time are those who will succeed. They are committed to succeed and nothing will stop them.
For every difficulty we encounter in our lives, there is always a solution to be found. Sometimes our plans are flawed because we have not looked at things from all angles. Instead, we have been so eager to get on and reach our goals that we make mistakes. When this happens, stop, evaluate the situation and “rebuild those plans” and go on.
There is nothing more satisfying than achieve your chosen goal, even if you have had to change direction or make a detour along the way. You would never set out on a journey to travel from one place to another without knowing your route. You would have a plan of action and if something went wrong you would adjust your plan.
Every thing we attempt should have a plan and this way we are sure that we will succeed.
Positive Thinking
Posted by admin on Jul 22, 2011
Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day. ~Author Unknown
Just came across this saying and it is very positive. Every day we live our lives and if we realize it, there is something good in every day.
It may be as simple as going for a walk in the park and observing nature or watching children at play laughing and giggling. Take your dog for a walk and see the beauty that is all around. Nature is very beautiful – from the colour of the flowers to the various shades of green in the trees. Sometimes we fail to realize how lucky we are.
There is beauty all around and sometimes we are blind to it. Why? Because we fail to appreciate some of the simple things in life that are in front of our eyes.
It is all about “positive attitude.” If you have a positive attitude it is much easier to cope with what is required of you. Sure… there are days when things will go wrong and sometimes there is not a lot we can do to change that kind of time – except to look for something that is good.
Do not allow the negative attitude to creep in when things appear to be going wrong. Yes we all know how destructive that negative thinking can be. It can start out as a flicker, but if we allow ourselves to continue to think negatively, it will become like a raging bushfire that is very hard to fight. If you start thinking negatively, stop and check yourself and start replacing those thoughts with more positive ones.
Make a habit of enjoying the things that you do and the things that you see. You will be amazed when you change a negative thinking pattern to a positive one how much better you will find your days. Life will truly be worth living – and live it to the full.
Positive Saying from Henry David Thoreau
Posted by admin on Jul 17, 2011
“I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” Henry David Thoreau
Here is another positive saying and quote written by Henry Thoreau, one of my favourite writers.
To go confidently in the direction of your dreams requires that you really know what your “dream” is.
Some people never really know what their true dream is. If you know what it is, then you must have a plan that will allow you to achieve it. Having the dream requires that you realistic plan to achieve what you want.
This always reminds me of the person who is “interested” in reaching their dream but is not “committed.” There is a major difference between these two types of people.
The “interested” person says he wants his dream but will fail to achieve it. If something goes wrong he will have every excuse why he has not been able to reach his goal. He can blame anything from the life he is presently living, to his present job, to family and friends that he believes have prevented him from achieving his dream. He will never say – “it is my own fault.”
The “committed” person will never blame anyone else but will work through any trials or setbacks that he finds in his way. He will not allow himself to be defeated by anyone or anything. He sees and knows what he has to do to achieve his dream. He maintains a positive mindset and will finally be rewarded by reaching all his goals.
A Chinese Proverb
Posted by admin on Jul 16, 2011
“The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” Chinese Proverb
Again we have the wisdom of the ages with another Chinese positive saying and quote.
Yes moist people go through life and encounter trials along the way. Some trials are greater than others but if we try we can always overcome all adversity. When a gem is polished to perfection, it will become the perfect jewel when the craftsman is finished. This is what we want to be – as perfect as possible in all that we do.
Think of the increased value that has been created by polishing this gem. Just as it was shaped and created by the friction of the polishing tools, so we also must try passing the test and achieving all that we want to achieve.
Always there will be some difficulties that we have to overcome. To overcome difficulties or trials you have to work through the alternative ways that are available. Never allow yourself to be defeated. Think about the ways that are available so you can reach a solution.
Even the most difficult of problems or trials can be overcome. You may need help along the way and if that is what you need reach out and accept help. There are always people that are willing to help with problems or trials that seem insurmountable. There is no disgrace in accepting help.
Here is a positive saying on this subject. “You have to do it for yourself – but you do not have to do it alone.”
What We All Have To Overcome!
Posted by admin on Jul 8, 2011
“It’s so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to.” ~Annie Gottlier
What a great positive saying or quote! This is so true.
Yes when we “have” to do something it can be quite difficult. We tend to procrastinate or give excuses why we have not done what we have to do. It is sometimes difficult even to start the task so we create all these barriers in our mind. We resist doing what we should. Just the thought of doing something we “have” to do, stir up different emotions within us. We can even say we are experiencing some sort of panic attack.
Most of us have good intentions to complete all of our tasks but when we know we “have” to do something we do not like or want to do, we are in fact, building up more and more resistance in our minds. The best thing is to tackle it head on and you will probably finish it rather quickly. Don’t think about it – just do it!
Then we have the flip side of this when we “want” to do something, we have happy and joyous emotions that elevate our vibrations.
We prefer to do something that we want to do – something that is enjoyable for us. If we enjoy doing something it is not a chore at all. We know that when we want to do something we do not really think of the time it will take. We know that we want to do it and we derive pleasure from doing it.
So that the moral of this saying is attempt everything you have to do. Do not put up barriers or resistance and you will see how every task becomes much easier to complete. Again this comes back to your mindset. Always try and think positively and you will find that everything is much easier.
A Positive Saying frm Napoleon Hill
Posted by admin on Jul 7, 2011
“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” Napoleon Hill
This positive quote is so true. How many times have people told you they are going to so something and it never eventuates for them? Why? Because they never put a date they wanted to achieve their goal.
Goal setting is simply a matter of knowing what you want and when you can achieve the results you are looking for.
Say for example, you want to buy a house. The first thing you have to do is know how much money you need to be able to do this. You may need a deposit, conveyancing fees, Government fees and taxes and if you don’t have furniture you will have to factor the cost of that as well. Now once you have established the amount of money you require, look at the amount you can save each week and then you will know how long it will take before you can get into your new home.
This is a realistic way to find out your date.
On the other hand you may want to lose weight. You know that you are twenty pounds overweight. Being realistic again here, you set yourself a target of 4 pounds per month. Then you can see that you can achieve this goal in 5 months.
Always when you set a goal, you have to believe that it is achievable in the time that you have said you can do it. If you do not have a plan that you can follow you are probably doomed to failure.
Do not be vague when setting goals. Be very definite what you want to achieve and write down a plan that will allow you to reach the goal. Know how long it is going to take and what you have to do along the way. At the end of every day, plan what you are going to do for the next day. Great thing is to write down the plan and as you achieve tick or cross it off. If it doesn’t get done that day then you know you have to carry it over to the next day at the top of your list.