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Quotes by Ethiopian Authors
"I no longer think that laziness is all about being idle. I now know when I become lazy- when I stop learning new things, and cease to grow."
"Honesty doesn't mean you reveal everything you discern and feel. That is why we have the word discretion..."
"Here is a paradox: People who think imperfect are closer to perfection than their counterparts who claim that they're perfect or closer..."
"Gravity keeps your body down from flying high. On the other hand, nothing can keep you down from outperforming yourself and from continually growing to become excellent."
"What a joy to meet and be around with people who're self-aware with healthy self-esteem. They embrace you and make your stay with them enjoyable."
"There must not be any single person in the world whom you should allow to rent a portion of your heart. Don't hold grudge. Forgive and move on..."
"The starting place for your greatness is desire. The desire to succeed, to serve others, to keep on going no matter what; the desire to..."
"Those leaders who are conscious of theirs and their organization's values are quick to take bold actions than those who aren't yet attuned."
"I've many reasons why I believe that every individual I meet is a greatness material, I don't have any reason to think otherwise except that person's self doubt."
"If your destiny is glorious, a protracted journey filled with ups and downs is ahead of you. Sit down and strategize to outlast your challenges."
"How do you know whether you're serious about your values? You fight for them when they're violated even if it costs you title, favor, friendship, and profit."
"Any fight in life whether it is physical, mental, moral, or spiritual, how long you stay in the fight is highly dependent on your growth."
"The tragedy of unfulfilling life is that you're already dead but no one pronounced you dead..."
"When we hesitate to change on time, we predispose ourselves to miss the boat that would take us to our envious future..."
"Our fulfillment in life and career meets with success when we give our best as per our unique talent, gifting, strengths while willing to team up with others in the areas of our limitations..."
"Don't jail your imagination. You cannot imagine beyond your desires. You can't unleash your imagination without the SEEDs of desire."
"If EXCELLENCE is one of your values, not only you self-critic and evaluate your performance consistently, you BEG others for honest feedback..."
"Love could be instant and unconditional but trust develops through time. You may not trust wholeheartedly while loving someone unconditionally."
"No one is perfect. We all have weaknesses and limitations. Some can't be fixed. But, at least, a leader shouldn't find herself blindsided..."
"Time and again, I've met or read about people who succeeded against all kinds of odds because they had passion. You're passion away to win!"
"Success is relative. We shouldn't compare the financial success between a person born into riches and the one born into abject poverty."
"When you are genuinely preoccupied in serving others using your talent and experience, doors that you have never knocked start to open up..."
"You should author the narration of your life and organization. If you don't, someone will, and you may not like it."
"Many things might have caused pain this year. The good thing is that we would not have felt them if we weren't alive. Thankful that I'm alive!"
"When people violate your values, they have excuses for doing so. For instance, they may misconceive your quest for responsiveness as being annoying..."
"No one deserves to rent your heart, especially those who hurt you. Your heart is precious and deserves to store your great memories!"
"When you feel like you're crazy because you think differently than the people around you, God sends a confirmation that you've not lost it."
"A winning mindset can transform an underdog into a champion, conqueror, and achiever. You're a mindset away from winning your battles!"
"Conflict occurs everywhere except in the cemetery. Everyone experiences conflict except the dead. Thankful for being alive..."
"As a leader, 1st, work on yourself- increase your self-awareness. There shouldn't be any other urgent agenda than this. Get enlightened! Know very well who you're including your strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots!"
"Long ago, I stopped buying- let alone reading, books that talk about organizational success but fail to emphasize the importance of TRUST."
"Building trust takes long- years, sometimes decades. It takes a second, a word, or a misstep to lose it. Regaining trust takes even longer."
"Who knows, you may be that close. You could be uncovering a blind spot or two away to take your career to the next height..."
"True determination is betting on your solemn decision regardless of the gloomy realities surrounding the thing you resolved to pursue."
"The few people who earned my respect are those who are predictable in their character but totally unpredictable the way they think!"
"Character isn't all about becoming a saint or perfect. No one is perfect! There are areas we all are working on to improve and fine tune.."
"It's not your knowledge, skill, status & good look that enable you to do great things. It's your trustworthiness. But, you've to EARN it..."
"Serious people make a decision to read your fully story before they write you off. Don't worry about those who don't have time to know you."
"The discovery of your purpose (the reason for your existence) generates the passion and dedication it takes to pursue and fulfill it..."
"Every emotion that we experience on a moment-by-moment basis has origin. The origin is a thought (s)."
"Many people desire to be trusted but they don't do things that make them trustworthy..."
"Many forgiven me for my missteps. I know, I'm BIG mouthed. Thank you for giving me a second chance. Because of you, I also forgive others..."
"One of the reasons that may force you walk away from great opportunities is when your values are keep violated..."
"People define you based on what you value..."
"You're a greatness material! You're great in your own unique ways. Have you found the source of your greatness?"
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