Weekly Inspiration

Each week we will feature a quote on this page that is memorable and inspiring and which gets to the heart of an important truth about how to achieve success.

July 2009 Archive

27th July Quote of the Week

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do, well. 

This quote comes from the famous American poet Henry W. Longfellow.

Whatever we do, we should try and do it to the best of our ability. However, most of us are better and some things than we are at others.

One of the keys to success is to understand what our strengths are and to use them on a regular basis.

20th July Quote of the Week

Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. 

This quote comes from Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the USA.

Worrying about things that might go wrong or troubles that might befall us is a waste of time and energy.

Worrying drains us, makes us unhappy and stops us performing at our best.  Keeping an optimistic or ‘sunny’ disposition energises us and makes life more enjoyable.

13th July Quote of the Week

Never, never, never give up. 

This quote comes from former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Sometimes there may be times in our lives when things seem very bleak, hopeless even. The temptation may be to despair and give up trying.

No matter how bad things seem, it is important to hang in there and keep trying to achieve our goals. This may require flexibility and a change of strategy, but above all it is important to stay determined and persevere.

6th July Quote of the Week

If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. 

This is a quote from the great inventor Thomas Edison.

Edison was a prolific inventor, with more than 1000 US patents to his name. He invented the electric light bulb and many mass communication devices.

Edison had many failures along the way, but was extremely hard working, determined and persistent.

These are the qualities which will enable us to fulfil our full potential and achieve all that we are capable of.