Despite such professional accomplishments, however, many of them were clearly unhappy. Behind the facade of professional success, there were many who did not enjoy what they were doing for a living. There were, also, numerous stories of
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“There is an old saying, "Necessity is the mother of invention". How true! With that in mind, always work on your reasons first and the answers second”
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
“Another good time to reflect is at the end of major periods such as a week, a month, or a year. At the end of the week take a few hours for reflection to ponder the events of the past seven days. At the end of a month take a day. And at the end of a year take a week”
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
“Grandparents should not have to say, “I’ve worked all my life and now I need help.” They should be able to say, “I’ve worked all my life; now I can help.”
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
“This same concept also applies to money. Don’t spend major money on minor things, and, conversely, don’t spend minor money on major things. Some people spend a fortune on food for their bodies and very little on food for their minds. If you spend more on candy than on inspirational books and tapes, that would be foolish, right?”
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
“You want to really do well? Then stretch your thirty minutes to a full hour. But at least spend thirty minutes. Oh yes, here’s one more thing: Don’t miss. Miss a meal, but not your thirty minutes of learning. All of us can afford to miss a few meals, but none of us can afford to lose out on ideas, examples, and inspiration.”
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
― 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher
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