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Success Through Words: The Quotes That Keep Me Going

Throughout our building, our Market President, Mr. Sanchez, posts positive and motivational quotes that regularly catch my attention. Every few weeks, a new one seems to appear, replacing another that had me thinking for days.

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You'll see them in hallways, near doorways, and around corners where you least expect them. Sometimes I'll stop for a moment, read one, and think about it as I head back to my office.

Recently, I was walking through Sam's Club when I noticed something similar. Along one of the walls were quotes from Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart and Sam's Club. Once again, I found myself slowing down to read them.

That's when I realized something.

Words matter.

The right words at the right time can inspire us, motivate us, and sometimes even change the direction of our day.

Over the years, I've collected a few sayings that have stayed with me.

One hangs near my computer at home:

"Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance,"

I call it the 5 P's.

Whether it's preparing for a radio show, writing an article, or tackling a challenge in life, I've learned that success usually starts with preparation.

But there's one quote that inspires me more than any other.

"You fail when you fail to try."

I've shared that saying with all eight of my children, and it's one I still remind myself of today.

Whenever I see those words, I find myself getting back to work, pushing a little harder, and reminding myself that success begins with taking action.

Maybe that's why I enjoy reading the quotes Mr. Sanchez posts around our building. Maybe that's why I stopped to read the ones at Sam's Club.

The Quotes Others Live By

After seeing the quotes at work and at Sam's Club, I asked our listeners, coworkers, and followers on Facebook and through our station app chats to share the one quote that has stayed with them throughout life.

Here are just a few of the responses:

• Dave Dawkins: "On time is just the earliest you can be late."
• Steve Brown: "Either you run the day, or the day runs you."
• Greg Mozingo: Have a heart for people, everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.
• Linda WilliamsDaryl H Williams: “Our fingerprints never fade from the lives we touch.”
• Stone: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
• Ken Reed: "If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you are absolutely right. It is all in your head. You have to win the battle in your mind."
• Mike Hobbs: "If you want the rainbow, expect a little rain."

Sometimes, a few simple words are all it takes to inspire someone to keep moving forward.

I call that success through words.

Now I'd like to hear from you.

What's the one quote that's stayed with you throughout your life?