"If we don’t decide to step out of our box—come out of our comfort zone, we won’t progress and live beyond our present potential, but regress and remain in the reality of our own limitation.”-- Howard T. Dickens Jr.

"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." -– Oprah Winfrey

"Most time is wasted, not in hours, but in minutes. A bucket with a small hole in the bottom gets just as empty as a bucket that is deliberately kicked over." -- Paul J. Meyer

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." -- Abraham Lincoln

What does influence mean?
"People will sit up and take notice of you if you will sit up and take notice of what makes them sit up and take notice." ~ Frank Romer ~

Thought Provokers & Quotes Continued

"Too often, the definition of a leader is misinterpreted as one who holds power, position, and wealth. These are only incentives used to attract leadership. A leader is one who uses the influence of his or her position, at the risk of reputation, to stir up and bring out the power of creativity and genius inside others, without partiality”-- Howard T. Dickens Jr.

"Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself." -- Og Mandino

“Be careful of how you treat people by prejudging their significance as minimal; the one you feel is insignificant may be your greatest ally.” -- Howard T. Dickens Jr.

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