Personal Philosophy Is Like the Set of the Sail
by Jim Rohn
In the process of living, the winds of circumstances blow on us all in an unending flow that touches each of our lives.
We have all experienced the blowing winds of disappointment, despair and heartbreak. Why, then, would each of us, in our own individual ship of life, all beginning at the same point, with the same intended destination in mind, arrive at such different places at the end of the journey? Have we not all been blown by the winds of circumstances and buffeted by the turbulent storms of discontent?
What guides us to different destinations in life is determined by the way we have chosen to set our sail. The way that each of us thinks makes the major difference in where each of us arrives. The major difference is the set of the sail.
The same circumstances happen to us all. We have disappointments and challenges. We all have reversals and those moments when, in spite of our best plans and efforts, things just seem to fall apart. Challenging circumstances are not events reserved for the poor, the uneducated or the destitute. The rich and the poor have marital problems…
Your Achievement Challenge
Les Brown, best-selling author and popular motivational speaker, says there will be tough times as you go about changing your life, so brace yourself and you will be able to handle them. “When you decide to move your life to the next level of accomplishment, you must fasten your mental and spiritual seat belts because it is going to be a while before you reach that comfortable level again. You will reach it, but you must endure the turbulence of change in order to grow. Try this technique to help you through the difficult times of change and growth. Find four reasons why you cannot succumb to your fears and your troubles. Find those deep sources of motivation that can lift you out of the turbulence and above the clouds.”
An Amazing Four-Part Philosophy
“I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.” —Jim Rohn
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Perseverance/Persistence
“Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.” ?Longfellow
“It takes time to build a corporate work of art. It takes time to build a life. And it takes time to develop and grow. So give yourself, your enterprise, and your family the time they deserve and the time they require.” ?Jim Rohn
“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” ?Benjamin Franklin
“Decide exactly what you want and resolve to persist, no matter what, until you achieve it.” ?Brian Tracy
“Nothing of great value in life comes easily. The things of highest value sometimes come hard. The gold that has the greatest value lies deepest in the earth, as do the diamonds.” ?Normaan Vincent Peale
“The majority of people are ready to throw their aims and purposes overboard and give up at the first sign of opposition or misfortune. A few carry on despite all opposition until they attain their goal. There may be no heroic connotation to the word ‘persistence,’ but the quality is to the character of man what carbon is to steel.” ?Napoleon Hill
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” ?Albert Einsstein
“Be like a postage stamp. Stick to it until you get there.” ?Harvey Mackay
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” ?Sir Winston Churchill
“Toughness gives you the resilience to keep pressing on, even if your determination and optimism are lagging.” —Denis Waitley
