Ten Quotes to Supercharge Productiveness
When one aspires to improve their standing in life, the first fundamental recognition is the utter inability for things to change on their own. When left to themselves, things naturally decay. In this way one’s material environment can act almost as a mirror, reflecting the qualities—productive or destructive—of the responsible individual. Such things as social instability and personal tragedy exist, but one’s sense of accountability and attitude when encountering them constitutes the majority of their eventual (good or bad) consequences.
The key? Action. Common sense tells us it is action, not just the thought of action, but real, tangible action that improves one’s circumstances. Luckily for us, some very smart people have nicely captured this truth and passed the knowledge on. Here are ten quotes to supercharge your productiveness.
The importance of action
“One of the marks of successful people is they are action oriented. One of the marks of average people is they are talk oriented.” – Brian Tracy
“Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Picasso
"The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It's as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer." – Nolan Bushnell
Tesla production line
Quotes to supercharge intent
"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do." – Leonardo da Vinci
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." – Henry Ford
"I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts." – Og Mandino
“I like to encourage people to realize that any action is a good action if it's proactive and there is positive intent behind it.” – Michael J. Fox
Da Vinci helicopter sketch, 400 years before modern helicopter technology.
Perseverance
“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” – John D. Rockefeller
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve
Effective leadership
“There’s a big difference [between hierarchies based on power and on competence] because a hierarchy that’s only based on power is a tyranny, but a hierarchy based on competence is something that gets things done.” – Jordan Peterson
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