Kemmons Wilson Born : January 5, 1913 Died : February 12, 2003 Browse All Authors Top 11 quotes by Kemmons Wilson A successful person realizes his personal responsibility for self-motivation. He starts with himself because he possesses the key to his own ignition switch. Kemmons Wilson basketball success motivational I like to work half a day. I don't care of it's the first twelve hours or the second twelve hurs. I just put in my half every day. It keeps me out of trouble. Kemmons Wilson twelve half justice Remember, a person who wins success may have been counted out many times before. He wins because he refuses to give up. Kemmons Wilson giving-up winning may The most successful people are those who take pride in their work, pride in their family It is great to attain wealth, but money is really just one way - and hardly the best way - to keep score. Kemmons Wilson pride successful people Work only a half a day. It makes no difference which half-the first 12 hours or the last 12 hours. Kemmons Wilson differences half work My own success was attended by quite a few failures along the way. But I refused to make the biggest mistake of all: worrying too much about making mistakes. Kemmons Wilson worrying-too-much mistake way Sometimes the first step is the hardest: coming up with an idea. Coming up with an idea should be like sitting on a pin-it should make you jump up and do something. Kemmons Wilson sitting steps ideas The best surprise is no surprise. Kemmons Wilson surprise Put opportunity ahead of security. Kemmons Wilson security opportunity Work is the master key that opens the door to all opportunities. Kemmons Wilson keys opportunity doors I like to work half a day. I don't care if it is the first 12 hours or the second 12 hours. Kemmons Wilson care half firsts