A positive attitude is important, but it is only part of the story. Understanding how to surmount pain, doubt, and failure is a vital component in winning the game of life. Chin-Ning Chu More Quotes by Chin-Ning Chu More Quotes From Chin-Ning Chu A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one's own path, not chasing after the dreams of others. Chin-Ning Chu successful dream life When you compete with a person, you only have to be as good or better than the Chin-Ning Chu business persons winning Often we are so concerned with what makes us feel good that we forget what makes us great. Chin-Ning Chu feel-good feels forget Acquire the courage to believe in yourself. Many of the things that you have been taught were at one time the radical ideas of individuals who had the courage to believe what their own hearts and minds told them was true, rather than accept the common beliefs of their day. Chin-Ning Chu spiritual courage motivational Our negative life situations are essential elements for us to fulfill our intended destiny. However, unless we possess the power of endurance to live through the dark of the night, we will not see the glory of daybreak. Chin-Ning Chu destiny dark night You feel the intense desire to do good, to do right thing. At this stage, you also feel helpless. Chin-Ning Chu intense stage desire Challenge your limitations for the pure joy of challenge. Chin-Ning Chu pure challenges joy In spite of your fear, do what you have to do. Chin-Ning Chu fear action motivational Success also requires the courage to risk disapproval. Most independent thought, new ideas, or endeavors beyond the common measure are greeted with disapproval, and ranging from skepticism and ridicule to violent outrage. To persevere in anything exceptional requires inner strength and the unshakable conviction that you are right. Chin-Ning Chu independent risk ideas If a fox is unable to befriend a tiger, then the fox should create an illusion of close association with the tiger by carefully trailing behind the cat while boasting of the deep friendship they share. In this way, he creates an impression that his well being is of great concern to the tiger. Chin-Ning Chu cat power friendship It is not whether your words or actions are tough or gentle; it is the spirit behind your actions and words that announces your inner state. Chin-Ning Chu tough spirit action You must ingratiate yourself with those who can help you. Flatter them to their faces. Praise them to others who will carry your words back to them. Chin-Ning Chu praise faces helping By being discontented, the spirit searches for ways to improve its condition and for a better channel for expressing itself. This sense of discontent is the engine that drives all creativity and innovation... Our blue moments are a necessary part of our human evolution. Chin-Ning Chu innovation creativity blue To succeed in life in today's world, you must have the will and tenacity to finish the job . Chin-Ning Chu ambition jobs world Without the strength to endure the crisis, one will not see the opportunity within. It is within the process of endurance that opportunity reveals itself. Chin-Ning Chu strength strong opportunity If you are not concerned about the outcome of a circumstance, you will experience no fear. Whatever the outcome will be, will be, whether you fear it or not. Chin-Ning Chu outcomes no-fear circumstances If you don't have a righteous objective,eventually you will suffer. When you do the right thing for the right reason,the right result awaits. Chin-Ning Chu results suffering reason Whenever your mind is totally absorbed in whatever activities you are performing, your mind will remain calm and content. Chin-Ning Chu calm focus mind Remember, what may appear to be the source of one's strength can often also be the source of one's weakness. Chin-Ning Chu weakness may remember The mind is easily distracted; it loses its focus and becomes restless. If it is not directed positively, its power will be diffused. Chin-Ning Chu focus mind positive