If one insists on calling all unsuccessful efforts failures the meaning of failure is really quite benign. When trying anything new or taking on any challenge, unsuccessful efforts are an essential aspect of skill building. Michael Josephson More Quotes by Michael Josephson More Quotes From Michael Josephson People who don't believe in you are right only if you believe they are. Michael Josephson ifs believe people Our obligation to others and a gift to ourselves is to acknowledge and authentically express genuine appreciation for courtesies, caring and concern others have given us. Michael Josephson gratitude caring appreciation When was the last time you wrote a thank you note? When was the last time you went beyond a mechanical "thank you" to express authentic gratitude? We can enrich the lives of others and ourselves by making it a habit to express genuine appreciation for what others have done for us. Michael Josephson being-thankful gratitude appreciation The best way to show true gratitude for all our blessings is to be genuinely happy. Michael Josephson gratitude blessing way Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for, not so we feel guilty about what we have that others don't, but to be genuinely grateful for our blessings. Michael Josephson gratitude grateful blessing Experimenting with drugs is like target practice where your head is the bull's-eye. Michael Josephson humor eye practice How many times do you get to lie before you are a liar? Michael Josephson betrayal trust integrity When it comes to building character, wealth, good looks, athletic ability and even a high IQ are more likely to be impediments than advantages. Michael Josephson athletic character looks A person is said to have good character when their habits, dispositions and conduct reflect a deep commitment to ethical virtues and moral principles. Michael Josephson principles character commitment It can be frustrating and even frightening to observe the success which sometimes comes to outlaws and rogues who seem to refute notions of universal justice. Every time we see a villain enjoying the fruits of dishonorable acts we find ourselves doubting the value of character and the validity of the virtues we have been taught. Thus, it takes character to believe in character, but that belief is always rewarded, often by material success, but always by the esteem it earns from those who matter. Michael Josephson justice character believe A person of character knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do the right thing for the right reason. Michael Josephson differences trying character If you pay too much attention to your reputation, you could lose your character. Michael Josephson pay attention character Lincoln described character is a tree and reputation as its shadow. The tree will always be what it is but the shadow we see depends on where we stand and the angle of the light. Michael Josephson light tree character Character refers to dispositions and habits that determine the way that person normally responds to desires, fears, challenges, opportunities, failures and successes. Michael Josephson challenges opportunity character It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them. Michael Josephson gratitude grateful people Never do anything for another with the expectation of gratitude. The expectation itself turns the gift into an exchange and suggests a debt is owed you. Michael Josephson being-thankful gratitude expectations To separate the purpose of a business from the purpose of people who are in the business is, I think, not a good thing. Michael Josephson purpose people thinking I am grateful for all those people who said no. It is because of them that I did it myself. Practice an attitude of gratitude. You can either be miserable dwelling on the troubles you have or grateful for the ones you don't have. Your troubles don't care but it makes a huge difference in your life. Michael Josephson gratitude grateful attitude Gratitude is a feeling not statement. It is so easy to say we are grateful that I often don't stop to really, really take the time to experience gratitude. Saying the words doesn't mean a thing without the feeling and it takes a moment of genuine reflection to summon that feeling. This Thanksgiving don't shortchange yourself with hollow words. Michael Josephson gratitude grateful mean Yes and no are very powerful words. Mean them when you say them. Respect them when you hear them. Michael Josephson yes-and-no powerful mean
