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Brian Tracy - Motivational Quotes & Biography

 

"The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear."

"The more you seek security, the less of it you have. But the more you seek opportunity, the more likely it is that you will achieve the security that you desire."

"The true measure of the value of any business leader and manager is performance."

"The person we believe ourselves to be will always act in a manner consistent with our self-image."

"The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance."

"The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear."

"The more you seek security, the less of it you have. But the more you seek opportunity, the more likely it is that you will achieve the security that you desire."

"The true measure of the value of any business leader and manager is performance."

"The person we believe ourselves to be will always act in a manner consistent with our self-image."

 

"Imagine no limitations; decide what’s right and desirable before you decide what’s possible."

"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you."

"Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement."

"You have to put in many, many, many tiny efforts that nobody sees or appreciates before you achieve anything worthwhile."

"Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, ‘What’s in it for me?’"

"The act of taking the first step is what separates the winners from the losers."

"Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation."

"The happiest people in the world are those who feel absolutely terrific about themselves, and this is the natural outgrowth of accepting total responsibility for every part of their life."

"People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine."

"Your greatest asset is your earning ability. Your greatest resource is your time."

"The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end."

"Whatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy."

"It doesn’t matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going."

"Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future."

"Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment you can grow more surely toward the stars."

"The key to success is to start before you are ready."

"A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power."

"Your decision to be, have and do something out of ordinary entails facing difficulties that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else."

"Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new."

"The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you."

"The true test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis."

"Your decision to be, have and do something out of ordinary entails facing difficulties that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else."

"Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals, and then to work toward them every day, will do more to guarantee your success than any other single factor."

"Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, What's in it for me?' "

"The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you."

"Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future."

"Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life."

"You can become an even more excellent person by constantly setting higher and higher standards for yourself and then by doing everything possible to live up to those standards."

"The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire, not things we fear."

"The more you seek security, the less of it you have. But the more you seek opportunity, the more likely it is that you will achieve the security that you desire."

"Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment you can grow more surely toward the stars."

"The only real limitation on your abilities is the level of your desires. If you want it badly enough, there are no limits on what you can achieve."

"The happiest people in the world are those who feel absolutely terrific about themselves, and this is the natural outgrowth of accepting total responsibility for every part of their life."

"You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you."

"The key to success is action, and the essential in action is perseverance."

"The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you."

"Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future."

"If you wish to achieve worthwhile things in your personal and career life, you must become a worthwhile person in your own self-development."

"Your biggest limitation is your reluctance to move forward. Get over that, and you can get over anything."

"If you envy successful people, you create a negative force field of attraction that repels you from ever doing the things that you need to do to be successful. If you admire successful people, you create a positive force field of attraction that draws you toward becoming more and more like the kinds of people that you want to be like."

"The true test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis."

"You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you."

"The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear."

"Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, ‘What’s in it for me?’"

"The person we believe ourselves to be will always act in a manner consistent with our self-image."

"People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine."

"The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don’t know what to do."

"The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance."

"Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment can you grow more surely toward the stars."

"Your greatest asset is your earning ability. Your greatest resource is your time."

"Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, ‘What’s in it for me?’"

"The person we believe ourselves to be will always act in a manner consistent with our self-image."

"Success is not a destination, it’s a journey. The question is, are you willing to travel that journey?"

"The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear."

"The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you."

"The only true limit to your realization of tomorrow will be your doubts of today."

"Whatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy."

 

"The more you seek security, the less of it you have. But the more you seek opportunity, the more likely it is that you will achieve the security that you desire."

"Your decision to be, have and do something out of ordinary entails facing difficulties that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else."

"If you wish to achieve worthwhile things in your personal and career life, you must become a worthwhile person in your own self-development."

"The future belongs to the competent. It belongs to those who are very, very good at what they do. It does not belong to the well-meaning."

"If you envy successful people, you create a negative force field of attraction that repels you from ever doing the things that you need to do to be successful. If you admire successful people, you create a positive force field of attraction that draws you toward becoming more and more like the kinds of people that you want to be like."

"The more you can dream and imagine the better off you’ll be."

 

 

Brian Tracy – Business Author and Speaker

Brian Tracy is a Canadian-American motivational speaker and author of over 70 books on business and personal development.

Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1944, he began his career as a salesperson and later moved into sales management. He eventually started his own training and consulting company in the 1980s and became a sought-after speaker on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting.

His teachings emphasize the importance of taking action and setting clear, specific goals in order to achieve success in both personal and professional endeavors. He is known for his straightforward, practical advice that is accessible to people from all walks of life.

Tracy's work has had a significant impact on the business world, with many of his books becoming bestsellers and his teachings influencing countless entrepreneurs and executives.

Major works

Tracy's most notable works include "Maximum Achievement," "Eat That Frog!," and "The Psychology of Selling." "Maximum Achievement," published in 1993, is widely considered his magnum opus and covers topics such as goal setting, self-discipline, and personal success. "Eat That Frog!," published in 2001, is a guide to overcoming procrastination and getting things done. "The Psychology of Selling," first published in 1985, is a classic sales book that has been translated into more than a dozen languages.

Awards and accolades

He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors, the Master of Influence Award from the National Speakers Association, and the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International.

Legacy and impact

His teachings have had a significant impact on the business world, with many entrepreneurs and executives citing his work as a key influence on their success. His straightforward, practical advice has helped countless people achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

His legacy also includes the Brian Tracy International, a training and consulting company that he founded in the 1980s. The company offers training and coaching in areas such as leadership, sales, and personal development.

Bibliography

Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed (1993)

Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (2001)

Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want - Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible (2003)

The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible (2006)

Time Power: A Proven System for Getting More Done in Less Time Than You Ever Thought Possible (2007)

No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline (2010)

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life: How to Unlock Your Full Potential for Success and Achievement (2013)

Get Smart!: How to Think and Act Like the Most Successful and Highest-Paid People in Every Field (2016)

The Science of Self-Confidence: How to Build Rock-Solid Confidence and Achieve All of Your Goals (2017)

Brian Tracy's work has inspired millions of people around the world to take control of their lives and achieve their personal and professional goals. His practical, no-nonsense approach to success psychology has made him a popular speaker and author among business leaders, entrepreneurs, and self-help enthusiasts. Through his books, speeches, and seminars, Tracy has helped people unlock their full potential and live their best lives.

 

 

 

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