Quotes about Growth

We tend to become what the most important person in our life thinks we will become.

The day that I realized I could no longer do everything myself was a major step in my development as a person and a leader. I've always had vision, plenty of ideas, and vast amounts of energy. But when the vision gets bigger than you, you really only have two choices: give up on the vision or get help. I chose the latter.

If you want to be a successful leader, learn to lead before you have a leadership position.

Never forget that the greatest reward of pursuing a dream is who you become as a result.

When you know your purpose in life and are growing to reach your maximum potential, you're well on your way to being a success.

In order to do anything new in life, we must be willing to leave our comfort zone. That involves taking risks, which can be frightening. However, each time we leave our comfort zone and conquer new territory, it not only expands our comfort zone but also enlarges us. If you want to grow as a leader, be prepared to be uncomfortable. But know this: the risks are well worth the rewards.

You cannot harvest life's rewards without first planting seeds.

Knowledge alone is not power. Knowledge has value only in the hands of someone who has the ability to think well. People must learn how to think well to achieve their dreams and to reach their potential.

If you are your only source of information and ideas, you're in trouble.

Tomorrow's opportunity is determined by yesterday's responsibility.

The bottom line is this: people can usually trace their successes and failures to the relationships in their lives.

One of the best applications of this idea is expressed in what I call the 101 percent principle: Find the one thing that you believe is the potential leader's greatest asset, and then give 101 percent encouragement in that area. Focusing on a person's strengths promotes positive growth, confidence, and success as a potential leader.