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There is nothing brilliant or outstanding in my record, except perhaps this one thing. I do the things I believe ought to be done. And when I make up my mind to do a thing, I act. – Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president

Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president

Humans as we are, we take pride in our successes, big or small. We post on social media, we celebrate, and we reward ourselves in … Read more

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life – Muhammad Ali

A Little Bit about Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali (1942- 2016) was an American professional boxer and one of the very few who have managed to … Read more

The truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away. – Elvis Presley

Life can become difficult for ourselves and people around us if not lived by certain principles with truth being one of the most important. One … Read more

It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself – by Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

A person who always stays in a state of fear and never takes any risk cannot achieve big things in life. People avoid taking risks … Read more

Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don’t quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don’t quit until you reach it. Never quit – Bear Bryant

A football stadium all lit up

Who Was Bear Bryant? Bear Bryant (actual name Paul Wiliam Bryant), was a college football coach and player of American origin. His nickname was given … Read more

Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them. – Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon is one of the names that endure in history. The bicentennial of Napoleon Bonaparte’s passing on May 5, 1821, was commemorated in France in … Read more

I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country. – Nathan Hale

Statue by Enoch Smith Woods at Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut, erected 1894

Living life with a purpose is a blessing. It makes even simple things extraordinary. Everyone is in pursuit of finding meaning in their lives. Like, … Read more

Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts. – Dan Gable

A gold medal on a red, white, and blue ribbon

Who Was Dan Gable? Dan Mack Gable is a wrestler and wrestling coach of American origin. He’s won several gold medals and is usually said … Read more

Nothing Will Work Unless You Do. – John Wooden

John Wooden in 1960

John Robert Wooden was one of the greatest NCAA basketball coaches, with a 664-162 record and an impressive number of wins. He was also named … Read more

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. – Elbert Hubbard

When Life Gives You Lemons

Did you know that the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” has been around since the early 1900s? It encourages optimism and a … Read more

Speak softly and carry a big stick. – President Theodore Roosevelt

President Theodore Roosevelt

Even when everyone involved is aware that you have a more strong option available; success is more likely to occur when you use a softer … Read more

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