“I think it's important to control your opportunities, because in the entertainment world, it's not up to you. I'm not sitting here under this naïve belief that someone in Hollywood is going, "Gaffigan! What kind of a show can I build around him?" So you have to find things that can showcase your point of view.” ThinkingWorldKindImportantShowsOpportunityBeliefViewsSittingHollywoodEntertainmentPoint Of ViewUp To YouShowcase Author:Jim Gaffigan
“A Marathon is not about running, it is about salvation. We spend so much of our lives doubting ourselves, thinking we're not good enough, not strong enough, not made of the right stuff. The Marathon is an opportunity for redemption. "Opportunity," because the outcome is uncertain. "Opportunity," because it is up to you, and only you, to make it happen; only you can turn your farfetched dream into a reality.” ThinkingMadeEnoughDreamRealityHappensRunningTurnsOpportunityStrongStuffDoubtOur LivesSalvationRedemptionOutcomesGood EnoughUncertainMarathonStrong EnoughUp To YouMake It HappenNot Good EnoughNot StrongNot Strong EnoughRight Stuff Author:Dean Karnazes
“Having a good network can be invaluable. It opens doors for you and allows you to enter into opportunities that are beneficial to your business. In this sense, 'who you know' is undoubtedly important, but to me 'what you know' is more important because once an opportunity shows itself, it is up to you to make the most of it, and this is down to your knowledge and skill.” KnowsImportantShowsOpportunityDoorsSkillsBeneficialUp To YouInvaluableWho You Know Author:Richard Branson
“The marathon is an opportunity for redemption. Opportunity, because the outcome is uncertain. Opportunity, because it is up to you, and only you, to make it happen.” HappensOpportunityRedemptionOutcomesUncertainMarathonUp To YouMake It Happen Author:Dean Karnazes
“Any path you take, if you commit with passion, you can be successful. By going to business school, certain opportunities may open up to you sooner. But it's who you are and how you take advantage of your opportunities that matter.” IfsMayMatterSchoolCertainPassionOpportunityPathSuccessfulAdvantageWho You AreCommitBeing SuccessfulUp To YouBusiness School Author:Dan Rosensweig