A simple quote

by joe on August 29, 2007

There’s a quote that I’ve always kept close at hand for days when I can’t get motivated. It always makes me remember it’s my own fault if I don’t get things done.

Success is not spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire.

Success depends entirely on your attitude and ability to get motivated. Light your own fire. Here’s a match:

The Nature of Success movie

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Lindsay H. December 4, 2007 at 1:29 pm

In order to succed in life you need to live life to the fullest everyday. This movie shows great examples of how you should work for your goals. My favorite quote in this movie is knowledge is like climbing a mountain, because the higher you reach the more you can see and appreciate in your life and in others.

Sara D December 4, 2007 at 1:30 pm

This movie really makes you realize all the things you need to have to be successful. One of my favorites quotes was “the most important thing about a goal…is having one.” With having one, it needs to be something challenging, not just something you can do overnight.

AbbieA December 4, 2007 at 1:31 pm

I believe the video was right about setting realistic goals. If you set a goal to become a billion-air literally over night it probably won’t happen, but if you work hard and perservere than anything is possible. I wish the video mentioned that it’s okay to dream about what you want, just as long as you understand the fact that success takes a lot of work:)

JessicaB December 4, 2007 at 1:35 pm

Set goals and accomplish them in order to succeed. Success is not about money, fame, popularity, it’s about finding happiness, being yourself and working hard for what you want.

heatherz December 4, 2007 at 1:36 pm

In freshman focus and P.E we talked about goals we could really make and how to reach them. For example, I would love to own a horse of my own so some of the things I can do is get a job, save my money, and find a good deal on boarding/the horse.

Olivia V. December 4, 2007 at 1:41 pm

You should always set a high goal and always try to reach it. Never stop trying even when things arnt going your way.

Dakota wright December 10, 2007 at 8:03 am

To me success is living a good life and doing what makes you happy.

jory r. December 11, 2007 at 12:02 pm

This movie made me want to do better in life and succeed in being the best person I could and will always be pushing myself to the limits.

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