Quotes About Action

Victims recite problems. Leaders present solutions.

The days come and go like muffled and veiled figures sent from a distant friendly party but they say nothing. And if we do not use the gifts they bring, they carry them

Ideas are worth nothing unless backed by application. The smallest of implementations is always worth more than the grandest of intentions.

Mother Teresa said it so well: 'If everyone would sweep their own doorstep, the whole world will be clean.

No idea works until you do the work

The things that get committed to paper are the things that are committed to in life. And the things that get scheduled are the things that get done.

There's no better time to become the human being you know you can be and handcraft the life of your most exuberant desires than now.

One of the lessons I have learned in my own life is that if you don't act on life, life has a habit of acting on you.

we spend our days waiting for the ideal path to appear in front of us. We forget that paths are made by walking, not waiting.

If everyone would sweep their own doorstep, the whole world will be clean.' 

Do not betray the powers that sleep within you by staying too late in a soft bed that keeps you sedated.

You can't win a game you don't play

If you wait for conditions to be perfect before you launch your highest dream, you'll never begin.)

Knowledge is only potential power. For the power to be manifested, it must be applied. Most people know what they should do in any given situation, or in their lives, for that matter. The problem is that they don't take daily, consistent action to apply the knowledge and realize their dreams.

You can find your cause—your crusade—exactly where you are. No one has to leave a job to find something to engage their heart and excite them. Often all that is required is that a person see things differently. And to take that first step. Today.

The rest will take care of itself.

What would I do today if it was my last?

One of the lessons I have learned in my own life is that if you don't act on life, life has a habit of acting on you. The days slip into weeks, the weeks slip into months and the months slip into years. Pretty soon it's all over and you are left with nothing more than a heart filled with regret over a life half lived.

The smallest of actions is always better than the boldest of intentions.

ambition without implementation is a ridiculous delusion.

Within the covers of a single book are ideas that, if acted upon, have the power to rescript every part of your life.

leadership means taking personal responsibility for results. Leadership means you get things done. Leadership means you keep your promises.

Shortly after you have awakened, go into your sanctuary of silence. Get still and focused. Then ask yourself this question: 'What would I do today if today was my last?

Balance making it happen with letting it happen.