I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heart-breaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
If I were to prescribe one process in the training of men which is fundamental to success in any direction it would be thoroughgoing training in the habit of accurate observation. It is a habit which every one of us should be seeking ever more to perfect.
Practice means to perform over and over again in the face of all obstacles some act of vision of faith of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.
I invite you to sit down in front of your television set when your station goes on the air … and keep your eyes glued to that set until the station signs off. I can assure you that you will observe a great wasteland.
It is not ease but effort-not facility but difficulty makes men. There is perhaps no station in life in which difficulties have not to be encountered and overcome before any decided measure of success can be achieved.
Permanence perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles discouragements and impossibilities: It is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
I am a camera with its shutter open quite passive recording not thinking.
I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.
As a man is so he sees. As the eye is formed such are its powers.
It is much less what we do than what we think which fits us for the future.
You can observe a lot just by watching.
If you can find a path with no obstacles it probably doesnt lead anywhere.
You know my method Watson. It is founded on the observances of trifles.
It is the theory that decides what can be observed.
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heart-breaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.
If I were to prescribe one process in the training of men which is fundamental to success in any direction it would be thoroughgoing training in the habit of accurate observation. It is a habit which every one of us should be seeking ever more to perfect.
Practice means to perform over and over again in the face of all obstacles some act of vision of faith of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.
It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities.
Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru.
Obstacles don?t have to stop you. If you run into a wall don?t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it go through it or work around it.
I invite you to sit down in front of your television set when your station goes on the air … and keep your eyes glued to that set until the station signs off. I can assure you that you will observe a great wasteland.
It is not ease but effort-not facility but difficulty makes men. There is perhaps no station in life in which difficulties have not to be encountered and overcome before any decided measure of success can be achieved.
Accuracy of observation is the equivalent of accuracy of thinking.
Whatever impedes a man but doesnt stop him aids his progress.
Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need no money no hurry no desire no trust.
An obstacle is often an unrecognized opportunity.
Permanence perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles discouragements and impossibilities: It is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.