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.

October 2009 Archive

26th October Quote of the Week

People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing. 

This quote comes from Dale Carnegie, one of the world’s most influential self-help writers.

When setting goals it is important to choose things that we will enjoy. We will find these goals naturally energising.

If we spend our lives trying to accomplish things that we don’t enjoy, life may become a struggle and we are less likely to maintain the motivation to succeed.

19th October Quote of the Week

Brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to show how badly we want something. 

This quote comes from Randy Pausch, the inspirational educator and author of the book The Last Lecture.

Whenever we set big goals and try to achieve them, we are likely to be faced with difficult obstacles.

If we are to fulfil our potential and achieve our goals we will need to redouble our efforts. Rather than being discouraged, we can see overcoming these obstacles as inspiring challenges that enable us to dig deep and bring out the best in ourselves.

12th October Quote of the Week

People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest. 

This quote comes from the entrepreneur and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar.

It emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals for what we want to achieve in life and of having plans for how to get there.

Without goals and plans we will have no focus for our talents and energy and are likely to drift through life without a clear sense of direction.

5th October Quote of the Week

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. 

This quote comes from the American philosopher and intellectual Ralph Waldo Emerson.

It underlines the importance of setting goals which we are passionate about.

When we feel passionate about what we do, we will bring to it the energy and enthusiasm to achieve excellent results. If our goals so not fill us with enthusiasm, we may find it difficult to maintain the energy and focus needed for greatness.