The Wealthy Gardener Quotes

“Expand your mind until you no longer fit into your current environment”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Here lies a man with unfulfilled potential,” said the Wealthy Gardener, “who chose safety and ease over discomfort, who opted for excuses over sacrifices, who waited until it was too late, and in turn denied the world the gift of his beautiful dream. Learn from a fool who chose comfort, and vow to never ignore your own inner wisdom.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Sit in solitude every day. Be quiet and be still. Calm your thoughts and get to know your inner voice. In the silence, concentrate on the things you want. If you can’t narrow your focus, you’ll forever dissipate your potential during the crowded days of an ordinary life.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Life always whispers to you first,” Oprah Winfrey said, “but if you ignore the whisper, sooner or later you’ll get a scream.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

“Few goals are impossible for the one who will devote time to lifelong learning and continual self-mastery.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Do you know why I keep this acorn in front of me each day?” Jared shrugged without answering. “It’s to remind myself to never be so arrogant as to think I know it all,” he said calmly. “When I look at this tiny acorn, I am reminded of its potential, and I am humbled by the mysteries beyond my understanding. Only Nature can produce a seed and make it grow.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“It is our reaction to tragedy, our resolution in the storm, that defines a lifetime. We can carry heavy burdens without complaints. Dwight D. Eisenhower was named Gallup’s most admired man of his generation twelve times. He was the leader of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II; he became president of Columbia University; he was the supreme commander of NATO; he was a two-term US president who ended the Korean War, initiated the US highway system, and signed off on NASA. He engaged his final years as a peacetime ambassador. He achieved a life of global impact despite personal tragedy. “The death of our four-year-old son,” he said at the end of his illustrious life, “we never did get over that.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you,” said Brian Tracy. “If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Many people today earn several times what they earned at their first jobs. But somehow they seem to need every single penny to maintain their current lifestyles. No matter how much they make, there never seems to be enough. It explains why most people are broke.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

“Robin Sharma echoes this: “Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

“Never complain about your troubles; they are responsible for more than half of your income,” said Robert R. Updegraff.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

“Do not pray for lighter burdens,” Theodore Roosevelt said, “but for stronger backs.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

“Challenge: A problem or situation to be overcome.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

“I saw that dreams don’t respond to thoughts of someday, But only to brave actions and turbulent transitions.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

“saw that dreams don’t respond to thoughts of someday, But only to brave actions and turbulent transitions.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Fear is a good thing,” said Tamora Pierce. “It means you’re paying attention.” The fear of consequences makes us think clearer, feel urgency, and persevere through adversity. Without fear, we are only half awake.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“You’ll be fine,” said the Wealthy Gardener.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Don’t be intolerant to that which you don’t yet comprehend. According to your faith so shall it be done unto you.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Continuous effort—not strength or intelligence—is the key to unlocking our potential.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Procrastination is the delaying or postponing of an action or decision to someday. Achievers accept the transitions of change, while procrastinators never step into the action phase of dreams.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Every condition we desire, including prosperity and wealth, requires a price to be paid—”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“To accumulate wealth, I adopted the conviction that spending is the enemy of amassing a fortune and that it is a virtue to live below my means without an ostentatious display of wealth or extravagant luxuries. I chose to believe that the best things in life are the simplest pleasures.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“During my Catholic education, I believed that poverty was a virtue. Blessed are the poor, for they shall inherit the land.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Don’t be intolerant to that which you don’t yet comprehend.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“God sure has blessed you with a beautiful farm,” said the preacher. “Yes, he has, and I am grateful,” replied the farmer, “but you should have seen this place when He had it all to Himself!” —Earl Nightingale”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“Albert Einstein agreed when he said, “Adversity introduces a man to himself.” It is in our suffering that we find our souls.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son

“We never know the value of money until we know the fear of its absence. Money, like oxygen, is not too important until there is not enough of it. But when levels run low, it will consume us. Then, every waking hour is spent working for money or worrying about it.”
― John Soforic, The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son