Michael On
Michael On
happy-life goal unhappy
A certain formula for an unhappy life is pursue someone else's definition of success. Until you define your own goals and purposes your life is not your own and there can be no sense of fulfillment no matter how much you achieve.
feelings conviction intensity
Neither the intensity of your feelings nor the certainty of your convictions is any assurance that you are right.
keys never-settle adequacy
One key to success is demanding more than adequacy, never settling for good enough and always doing a little bit more.
father invention
Necessity is not merely the father of invention; it is the father of courage.
way captains ships
Your life is your ship and you are the captain. Choose your course, take the wheel firmly and get on your way.
careers honor bears
Physical courage to a person of honour is easier and less risky than acts that could subject him to embarrassment or humiliation or a diminished career or reputation. These things he must live with. To die for honor is an easier thought to bear.
integrity cost pay
Sometimes the dues we pay to maintain integrity are pretty high, but the ultimate cost of moral compromise is so much higher.
pain heart names
There is within you, waiting to be called, a great source of power called courage. Call its name and it will give you the strength to confront challenges despite fear and to continue and the heart to continue with bold confidence despite the pain of caused by tragedy.
daughter memories dad
One of the greatest things about daughters is how they adored you when they were little; how they rushed into your arms with electric delight and demanded that you watch everything they do and listen to everything they say. Those memories will help you through less joyous times when their adoration is replaced by embarrassment or annoyance and they don't want you to see what they are doing or hear what they are saying. And yet, you will adore your daughter every day of her life, hoping to be valued again, but realizing how fortunate you were even if you only get what you already got.
integrity winning thinking
Integrity, respect, compassion, and fairness become obstacles to people who think winning is everything
integrity character people
Beware of people who constantly assert their integrity and honor. People of character don't have to point it out.
gratitude pride opportunity
One problem with gratitude is that it competes with the sense of pride, self-reliance and accomplishment we have. We want to think what we have is the result of our efforts rather than the gifts, good turns and opportunities provided us by others.
gratitude kindness expression
Authentic gratitude is much more rare and precious than expressions of gratitude which are often empty courtesies or simply tactical ploys to encourage further gifts or kindnesses.
gratitude kindness payment
Gratitude is not a payment for a kindness but another form of gift.