There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the... →
Niccolo Machiavelli
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
It doesn't matter whether you are pursuing success in business, sports, the arts, or life in general: The bridge between wishing and... →
Harvey Mackay
Ego stops you from getting things done and getting people to work with you. That's why I firmly believe that ego and success are not compatible.
It's only lonely at the top if you forget all the people you met along the way and fail to acknowledge their contributions to your success.
I've known entrepreneurs who were not great salespeople, or didn't know how to code, or were not particularly charismatic leaders. But I... →
Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.
Remember you're not entitled to anything. You have to earn your success every day, and you will make mistakes like everyone else.
So I feel like success is opportunity plus preparation, so work begets work, and as long as you're prepared it's going to continue to come... →
Anthony Mackie
I'm privileged to have had some success, but I've never forgotten what it was like to queue for a half-crown gallery seat for... →
Cameron Mackintosh