Should you be so unfortunate as to suppose you are a genius, and that 'things will come to you,' it would be well to undeceive yourself as soon as possible. Make up your mind that industry must be the price of all you obtain, and at once begin to pay down. Orison Swett Marden begingeniusindustry share on social
We are all the products of our own thoughts. Whatever we concentrate upon, that we are. Orison Swett Marden concentrateproductthought Change image and share on social
Wanted: a man who is larger than his calling, who considers it a low estimate of his occupation to value it merely as a means of getting a living. Orison Swett Marden callconsiderestimate Change image and share on social
All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible. Orison Swett Marden accomplishaimfix Change image and share on social
It is what we do easily and what we like to do that we do well. Orison Swett Marden easily Change image and share on social
The sort of man you will make of yourself, how you will be regarded by the world, whether people will admire and respect or despise you, whether you win the approval or the condemnation of your Maker - all this is in your own hands. Orison Swett Marden admireapprovalcondemnation share on social
The secret of success lies in that old word, 'Drudgery,' in doing one thing long after it ceases to be amusing; and it is 'this one thing I do' that gathers me together from my chaos, that concentrates me from possibilities to powers, and turns powers into achievements. Orison Swett Marden achievementamusecease share on social
The great aim of your life should be to keep your powers up to the highest possible standard, to so conserve your energies, guard your health, that you can make every occasion a great occasion. Orison Swett Marden aimconserveenergy Change image and share on social
To many a man, and sometimes to a youth, there comes the opportunity to choose between honorable competence and tainted wealth. The young man who starts out to be poor and honorable, holds in his hand one of the strongest elements of success. Orison Swett Marden choosecompetenceelement share on social
The true doctrine is that labor - systematic, effective, congenial labor - is not only a necessity, but is the source of the highest enjoyment. Orison Swett Marden congenialdoctrineeffective Change image and share on social