Difficulties create discipline
Rely upon your own resources. You have within yourself all the power necessary for a useful…
3 of the greatest obstacles on the path to success, as told by Andrew Carnegie
You all know that there is no genuine, praiseworthy success in life if you are…
Where did, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” originate?
Where did the phrase, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" originate? The first recorded usage of the phrase was in the form of advice from St. Ambrose to St. Augustine in regards to whether Augustine should conform to local culture and customs while visiting Milan. At...
John Adams last public words
John Adams was one of the most prominent advocates of the American War of Independence. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, Oct. 19, 1735; Graduated from Harvard College; Member of the first Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence...
Beautifully restored map of Lawrence, Kansas in 1880
Vintage bird’s eye view of Lawrence, Kansas in 1880
Attempt the great, pursue the great, and ultimately you will achieve the great
Whether your present goal is great or small, the important thing is to do it well. Good work always confers a distinct benefit upon the worker. The man who excels all others in the work he does is the man you will hire to do your work for you. Do your best and you...
You have your best thoughts in silence, solitude, and meditation
Cultivate silence and stillness. You have your best thoughts in silence, solitude, and meditation. When you relax and think deeply, you are giving your inmost powers the best opportunity to reveal themselves. Constant action and expression uses up your mental capital....
Historic old map of Mount Carmel, PA from 1884
Historic old map of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania from 1884
Write down your goals each morning
Set a strong resolution, and then achieve it. The remedy for broken resolutions is to make them again and again, each time stronger and more insistent than the last. Write down your goals each morning as a reminder. Programming positive beliefs into your mind allows...
Beautifully restored map of Newport, NH from 1877
Historic old map of Newport, New Hampshire from 1877
