“Ultimately in investing, earnings need to outpace contributions.”
“Every silence holds a story, every wound hides a lesson waiting to be understood.”
“My spirit mirrors the radiance of a clear, blue sky. With closed eyes I lift my face and smile, warmed from the core and from above. All hopes and dreams compete with this endless expanse of heaven, desiring the clock of eternity.
I reach with my hands―frenziedly achieving―attempting to learn and do all. Yet I understand the humble truth; a drop of rain shall amount to my contribution among all the droplets in the vast ocean of human history.
It is a pure and precious tear that seeps from my efforts....my existence.
Taste how sweet!
It is all that I have, given willingly.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“The act of reading to a child is the most important contribution to the future of our society that adults can make.”
Source: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book: Life Lessons from Notable People from All Walks of Life
“If I think about it, there's almost no one we know who hasn't contributed in some way. The logo--- Scaramouche with his sword inside an ice cream swirl--- was done by a local graphic designer, the husband of the director of the village crèche. The sewing lady across the street made the cushions for the bench inside the shop. We get the three-liter bidons of fruity olive oil for our rosemary-olive oil-pine nut ice cream at the butcher, and the saffron, bien sûr, from Didier and Martine in Reillane. Mr. Simondi, whose farm is down the hill near Marion, has promised to hand-pick our melons for sorbet when the time comes. Angela has become our gardener in chief, making sure the terrace is full of bright spring flowers.”
Source: Picnic in Provence: A Memoir with Recipes
“Disrupting yourself is critical to avoiding stagnation, being overtaken by low-end entrants (i.e., younger, smarter, faster workers), and fast-tracking your personal and career growth.”
Source: Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work
“Nothing you are choosing to do for yourself is worth the tears and feelings of dread every single morning. NOTHING.”
Source: The 40 Best Business Tips No One's Ever Told You
“When aiming for a distinguished career, it is suggested to start small and eventually climb up the ladder to earn a reputable occuptation. This strategy can get accomplished with the use of perserverance, high level of cognitive intelligence and strong networking skills”
“One of the best moves you will ever make is to redefine your career objectives.”
Source: Essentials of Career Management for Language Professionals: A Blueprint for Mastering your Career and Leading a Healthy Work-Life Balance
“Your dream can become a reality if you set realistic goals for yourself and associate with others who would help you to achieve it.”