Abilities wither under criticism; they blossom under encouragement.
Fear doesn’t exist anywhere except in the mind.
Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire.
Each party should gain from the negotiation.
Most people don’t remember names, for the simple reason that they don’t take the time and energy necessary to concentrate and repeat and fix names indelibly in their minds. They make excuses for themselves; they are too busy.
Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.
Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
There is a certain degree of satisfaction in having the courage to admit one’s errors.
Keep your mind open to change all the time. Welcome it. Court it. It is only by examining and reexamining your opinions and ideas that you can progress.
One can win the attention and time and cooperation of even the most sought-after people by becoming genuinely interested in them.
Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic.
The way to defeat fear: decide on a course of conduct and follow it. Keep so busy and work so hard that you forget about being afraid.
If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work.
If you can be kind and considerate for one day, then you can be for another. It won’t cost you a penny in the world. Begin today.
Let’s not allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. Remember “Life is too short to be little”.
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living.
Do you remember the things you were worrying about a year ago? How did they work out? Didn’t you waste a lot of fruitless energy on account of most of them? Didn’t most of them turn out all right after all?
Instead of condemning people, let’s try to understand them. Let’s try to figure out why they do what they do. That’s a lot more profitable and intriguing than criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness.
You can dramatize your ideas in business or in any other aspect of your life. It’s easy.
If you have worries, there is no better way to eliminate them than by walking them off. Just take them out for a walk. They may take wings and fly away!