Great People and great thoughts

For what is the best choice, for each individual is the
highest it is possible for him to achieve.
~ Aristotle

Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at
all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self confidence
of having accomplished a tiresome labour is immense.
~ Thomas A. Bennett ~

Do we take an easy way out when we make decisions? Why do we choose certain courses and paths? Is it because they appeal to our aptitude? Attitude? Or inertia? Set your goals high. The sense of achievement that comes after a struggle needs to be experienced by all.

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look
at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly
prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small
advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.
~ Confucius ~

Here is another perspective. Looking for small advantages...."My friend has chosen to do this.... If I choose to do this I will get a job immediately...." These may be points in favour of your decision. But are you making them the pivot? Choose what is best for you.... in the long run.

Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't
be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come
true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarised
in four C s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and
constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you
believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and
unquestionably.
~ Walt Disney ~

Believe. Believe that you are a winner....and you are one. Believe that you can achieve, and you will. Believe in yourself. You are your most precious asset. Your most valuable qualification.

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small
things brought together.
~ Vincent Van Gogh ~

It is so easy to fall into a trap of excitement. To decide on impulse. To act and then regret. Or wonder. Whether you did the right thing. Look at the details. Draw up a game plan. God is in the small things .... in the details.

My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success.
She said that achievement is the knowledge that you have
studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you.
Success is being praised by others. That is nice but not as
important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget
about success.
~ Helen Hayes ~

So now we know what is the difference between success and achievement! Aim for achievement. Decide to win. Reach your full potential.

Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end.
It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when
you've had everything to do, and you've done it.
~ Margaret Thatcher ~

Isn't that a great thought? You can't wait for such a day! Good luck!