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MICHAEL MINK

Inspirational Quotes: Willie Mays, Shirley Chisholm And Others

Read inspirational quotes about pursuing excellence, putting in the work and optimizing your mindset.

Mays On Excellence

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen (field). You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without 100% dedication, you won't be able to do this.
Willie Mays, baseball legend

Chisholm On Action

You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.
Shirley Chisholm, politician

Cajal On The Mind

Any man could, if he were so inclined, be the sculptor of his own brain.
Santiago Ramon y Cajal, neuroscientist

Fake On Goals

So often, people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.
Caterina Fake, Flickr co-founder

Hicks On Leadership

Know what you bring. Know what you don't bring. And build a team that covers everything you need.
Angie Hicks, Angie's List co-founder

Like These Inspirational Quotes? Get More

Inspirational quotes from leaders in business, finance, the arts and other pursuits can give you the lift you need to achieve more. And just a few words from a great leader can inspire you to look at a problem in a new way. A dose of inspiration may be all you need to see an obstacle as a temporary challenge you simply need to overcome. Investor's Business Daily understands the power of inspiration. And we search for the very best inspirational quotes and make them available to you each week. You'll find how innovative thinking from successful people can help you approach your work in new ways.

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