"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go."

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"Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age."

- William Feather

Balance

"The way to get ahead is to start now – William Feather"

- William Feather

Motivation

"“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.”"

- William Feather

Success

"Temporary success can be achieved in spite of lack of other fundamental qualities, but no advancements can be maintained without hard work."

- William Feather

Success

"Early morning cheerfulness can be extremely obnoxious."

- William Feather

Positivity

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"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

- Calvin Coolidge

Persistence

"I have stood on a mountain of no’s for one yes."

- Barbara Elaine Smith

Persistence

"First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice."

- Octavia Butler

Persistence

"A dragonfly's journey is proof that persistence carves canyons from cliffs"

Persistence

"Persistence pays off, buzz on like the dragonfly"

Persistence