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Getty. By Jacquelyn Smith "Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another."." —Napoleon Hill Darlene Price ...
The phrase originated in the Age of Exploration, when ships would return to port with their flags ("colours") either raised or lowered to signify that the ship had either been successful or defeated, with raised flags indicating success and lowered flags indicating defeat. Thus, "with flying colours" literally means that someone has completed a ...
The phrase "self-made man" can be found in both American and British periodicals in the 1820s. General Samuel Blackburn running for office in Virginia in 1824 used it to describe himself. [4] The English writer William Hazlitt described Lord Chatham in The New Monthly Magazine in 1826 as "a self-made man, bred in a camp, not in a court."
Two common, yet powerful words--Followed by a word that describes a negative behavior, they indicate that our actions actually define who we are. 2 common words that can make or break your success ...
Valuing and respecting people by seeking a "win" for all is ultimately a better long-term resolution than if only one person in the situation gets their way. Thinking win–win isn't about being nice, nor is it a quick-fix technique; it is a character-based code for human interaction and collaboration, says Covey.
Getty By: Richard Feloni The idea of being "successful" is ultimately a matter of personal judgment. But regardless of personality, industry, or point in history, there are timeless truths about ...
Words, poorly and unconsciously chosen, can indeed harm your credibility, relationships, and opportunities for career advancement.
The book's 100 chapters each cover one of the 100 things that the author suggests successful people do in a couple of pages. A reviewer writes: "the book, subtitled Little Exercises For Successful Living, is easily digestible (perhaps even as a tip a day), with each spread over two pages – the first explaining the concept and the second featuring practical exercises and activities to apply ...