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Biography: Les Brown is known for being a dynamic motivational speaker and author... more Biography: Les Brown is known for being a dynamic motivational speaker and author. Born on February 17, 1945, Brown overcame significant obstacles in his early life, including being declared "educable mentally retarded" in grade school. He later became a celebrated motivational speaker, inspiring millions with his compelling messages of persistence and self-belief. less
"Very often, the biggest hurdle in reaching a goal is getting started. And the second biggest hurdle is getting started in the right direction."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Success, Productivity, Goal setting
"Reading about the lives of other achievers and their impact on our world inspires me to continue to help others realize their greatness."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Greatness, Helping others, Success stories
"A person with the right attitude says to himself or herself, I may be here in this situation, but it doesn’t mean I have to stay here. When faced with a challenge, do you ask: why me? Or do you accept the opportunity for you to grow?"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Mindset, Perspective
"You don't get in life what you want; you get in life what you are."
Tags: Self-improvement, Personal development, Life lessons, Self-reflection, Life philosophy
"You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Personal development, Productivity
"Get your ideas on paper and study them. Do not let them go to waste!"
Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Creativity, Innovation, Productivity
"Perfection does not exist - you can always do better and you can always grow."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Positive thinking, Life philosophy
"One of the most essential things you need to do for yourself is to choose a goal that is important to you."
Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Success, Personal development, Purpose
"Make a conscious effort to let go of fear and act from a sense of consciousness that will empower and protect you. You are strong. You are greater than the fear!"
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Empowerment
"I don't dwell on the things that are too late to fix, but I do my best to get life's lessons and put them into action."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Resilience, Mindset
"Dealing with life means taking advantage of each new challenge as an opportunity to learn and accomplish something new."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Learning
"We have the capacity to change, to lead meaningful and productive lives by awakening our consciousness."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Empowerment, Leadership
"When you want something, you have to be willing to pay your dues."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Success, Perseverance, Determination
"You can complain about the direction of your life all you want, but until you sit in the driver’s seat and begin to drive yourself, you aren't going to get where you want to go!"
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Personal development, Action, Goal setting
"I have learned that to get out of life what I expect, I must commit myself to beginning each day by concentrating on positive thoughts and focusing on my goals."
Tags: Mindset, Life lessons, Positive thinking, Goal setting, Life goals
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