When I was a lot younger I read a lot of books on different subjects, topics and peoples biographies, to gain knowledge. Some I found very interesting and some unbearable to read (like this one). But I must admit if you read between the lines you can always learn a thing or two.
Back in the days I learnt and enjoyed the art of speed reading and photo reading to pass my exams (grin). I am much older now with a young growing family; although I still use these techniques today, I have far less time to spare to read. So I have devised a short cut, I read quotes of intriguing people and apply them to my life and business.
"A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read."
Mark Twain
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In discussions I have often been asked “Do you have self esteem?”
The simple answer is yes I do have self esteem. In my opinion; for one to have self esteem one has to have self confidence. For one to have self confidence one has to believe in one’s self. I believe in my ability and capability to overcome whatever life throws at me. I respect myself and others around me and most of all I trust in GOD.
Some quotes, proverbs or idioms related to this;
1) Your self-esteem cannot be based on what you do for a living. Because when you can no longer do it you’ll feel worthless.
2) Your self-esteem cannot be based on what you own. Because when you lose it you will feel you have lost the world.
3) Your self-esteem cannot be based on other people's opinion because it will always make you vulnerable to rejection.
Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones
You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.
Brian Tracy
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Some people ask me; “Why do you spend time connecting and communicating with people on the Internet social networks”?
The answer is simple to learn from the experienced and in turn to teach others (my kids, friends, business associates etc). If you do not learn you cannot teach anything worthwhile. Any good classroom teacher will tell you; in the process of teaching you will also learn.
Some quotes, proverbs or idioms related to this;
Great minds think alike.
No man is an island.
It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behaviour is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction.
Warren Buffett
My friends are my estate.
Emily Dickinson
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