“We all love people who give credit to others for their success. Companies would probably do better with CEOs who didn't blow their own horn and ask for ridiculous salaries and new yachts every year.” PeopleGivingYearsAsksCompanyBlowCreditRidiculousCeoSalaryHornsYacht Author:Adora Svitak
“Young people are often asked, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives, but where's the encouragement to lead meaningful lives right now?” PeopleWantYoungGivenGrowsGrowing UpAdviceRight NowAdultsEncouragementMeaningfulMeaningful Life Author:Adora Svitak
“CEOs of top companies could probably use a dose of not-asking-for-raise behavior and less self-entitlement, rather than us trying to change girls in order to fit into the common mold of what we think a CEO looks like.” ThinkingTryingLooksSelfUseOrderGirlCommonCompanyFitBehaviorAskingRaisesCeoMoldEntitlementDoseTrying To Change Author:Adora Svitak
“We always reference kids but very rarely ask their opinion. Our inexperience might be what gives us the ability to teach our elders something, due to the fact that we are not jaded or cynical.” GivingFactsMightKidsAsksAbilityOpinionTeachDuesCynicalEldersJadedInexperience Author:Adora Svitak
“We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to tune out.” SchoolUsedSocialEasyMediaOffersConnectionsSocial MediaInstantCharacteristicsTunesParticipationGratificationInstant Gratification Author:Adora Svitak
“Turn your attention for a while away from the worries and anxieties. Remind yourself of all your many blessings.” TurnsAttentionWorryBlessingAnxietyMany Blessings Author:Ralph Marston
“Courage is doing something despite the fear, and I've worked hard on being a courageous person.” PersonsHardDespiteCourageous Author:Sara Blakely
“Ideas, even million-dollar ones, are most vulnerable in their infancy; don't share them with too many people. However, don't hide your plan from people who can help you move it forward.” PeopleIdeasHelpingMovingMillionsPlansShareDollarsVulnerableMillion DollarsInfancy Author:Sara Blakely
“I pledge to invest in women because I believe it offers one of the greatest returns on investment. I am committed to the belief that we would all be in a much better place if half the human race (women) were empowered to prosper, invent, be educated, start their own businesses, run for office essentially be given the chance to soar.” IfsBelieveHumansRunningBeliefGivenI BelieveChanceRaceHalfReturnOffersOfficeInvestmentCommittedEducatedHuman RaceSoarBetter PlaceEmpoweredPledgeOwn BusinessReturn On Investment Author:Sara Blakely
“All things are connected like the blood which unites one family.” BloodAll ThingsConnectedAnimal RightsAnimal LoveSeattleNature And EnvironmentEarth And NatureAnimals In NatureWeb Of LifeNature And Animals Book:Chief Seattle's Testimony Source: Chief Seattle's Testimony