One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.
— Dale Carnegie
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
Tell the audience what you're going to say, say it; then tell them what you've said.
Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.
