"It's impossible to consistently behave in a manner inconsistent with how we see ourselves. We can do very few things in a positive way if we feel negative about ourselves."
Zig Ziglar
Author, Motivational Speaker
Zig Ziglar was a motivational speaker and author known for his insights on personal development and success, particularly through his book 'See You at the Top.'
- Born
- November 6, 1926
- Died
- November 28, 2012
- Quotes
- 741
- Rank
- #327
Quote collection
Zig Ziglar quotes (page 31 of 38)
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"The one thing coaches cannot tolerate... is the individual who grows arrogant because he excelled at a lower level and believes he has nothing else to learn."
"If you go out looking for friends, they'll be scarce. If you go out looking to be one, you'll have all the friends you need."
"By the mile it's a trial, but by the inch it's a cinch."
"Failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome; a temporary inconvenience; a stepping stone. Our response to it determines just how helpful it can be."
"When you make people feel important, you're going to be ahead of the game."
"There is a certain amount of dissatisfaction that goes with knowing your time, talent and abilities are not being properly used."
"You never judge a day by the weather!"
"Your life is a result of the choices you have made. If you don't like your life, start making better choices."
"Simple smile, a cheerful hello or a word of encouragement It's amazing what an impact you will have."
"Do you respond to life or are you merely reacting to it?"
"Faith is your reaction to God's ability."
"Knowledge has the power to help us avoid making bad choices that produce bad results."
"When you plan and prepare carefully, you can legitimately expect to have success in your efforts. An optimistic, positive mind is far more likely to come up with creative solutions than a mind that dwells on setbacks and difficulties. Bottom line: expect success and you can achieve it!"
"Whether you respond to life or react to life determines how far you're gonna go in life."
"Feed your mind with the good, the clean, the pure, the powerful, and the positive"
"A sincere compliment is one of the most effective tools to teach and motivate others."
"If you are somebody to anybody, you're somebody."
"When you are truly interested in other people, you will learn what they are interested in and if they have a need for your product. If they like you, and most people like folks who take an interest in them, they'll help you find people who do need what you have to sell, even if they don't."
"When you've got a solid commitment and solid objectives, you've got a much better chance of reaching your goal."