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Quotes by Ethiopian Authors
"Your values define who you truly are. Your true identity is the sum total of your values."
"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. And that is why many companies are willing to pay them in millions."
"If we aren't trustworthy to our own words and values, why should we expect others to trust us with their resources, let alone with their lives?"
"When people don't trust you, they may walk with you but they second guess every step you take- don't believe what you say is what you mean..."
"The worst weapon of your enemy, rival, competitor, distractor is creating self-doubt in you and/or your team. They cannot win you without first destroying your self-worth."
"If our mission is grand & our vision is glorious, we need great values that match our ambition or else, we toil in vain..."
"Some people have the innate ability to cheat artfully during dating, interview... Once they're in, they completely change and become different that they leave you wonder whether you have ever met them before."
"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..."
"Setbacks are common enemies of both achievers and people whose dream cut short. The difference is that the former persist against continual setbacks while the latter quit."
"If you've seen a clear & worthy vision, you get up every morning to pursue your vision even if you were knocked down the previous day..."
"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."
"Don't waste your time to appease people who have already stumbled in you because of what you stand for. Respect their decision & move on..."
"We all have sweet spots when triggered, we unleash our potential. Best motivation is when it comes from within. Find your sweet spots and get motivated to accomplish extraordinary things!!!"
"Take away your eyes from your past failures, current limitations, and future fears. Be hopeful, believe in yourself, be bold, and move on..."
"It's embarrassing when a leader is clueless about his/her limitations (blind spots) while his/her people are well aware and making fun out of them."
"Wisdom teaches you when to use your discretion- with whom, what, and when to share your feelings and discernments..."
"When we come in contact with our true self, we stop trying to be someone else. We fall in love with it and embrace it with all its flaws :-)"
"You can't beat your own expectations. The latter set the tone, and shape who you've become, and who you would end up becoming..."
"If you fail to treat the current time you have wisely and with care, it'll judge you tomorrow harshly since it came to you but you mistreated and abused it."
"Many people desire to be trusted but they don't do things that make them trustworthy..."
"Don't take it personal. Whether people like or dislike you, it most probably is because of your beliefs, principles, and values..."
"Building trust takes long- years, sometimes decades. It takes a second, a word, or a misstep to lose it. Regaining trust takes even longer."
"When you become self aware, you know your uniqueness, strengths, and limitations too. You become easy to work with others. You also avoid competing with others unhealthily."
"Our values have led us where we are in life right now. We can't excel beyond the power behind our values that we have embraced..."
"Personal mastery begins by increasing our awareness about who we truly are, our strengths, limitations... Personal mastery can be achieved not only by being aware but also by controlling what is happening inside and around ourselves..."
"Even if you communicate sincerely and your intentions are upright, if people don't have trust, they speculate your every move..."
"There should not be any excuse. If we don't like our heritages, we've the power to change them for good. Let's go beyond using lame excuses..."
"When you stop worrying about your shortcomings, you deny your enemies, rivals, and/or competitors lethal weapons they may use to attack and defeat you."
"You're great. You don't need to be sorry for being who you're. You're a miracle. You're a wonder in this generation. Unchain your true self!"
"No one can express who you are and what you stand for more than you do. Don't leave that to chance or others. If you do so, the likelihood of other people misgauging you is high. Take charge!"
"The world under your feet is changing & you never noticed, it's on you. If you're changing & the world failed to notice, it's not on you..."
"Serving in the best country in the world demands becoming the best in what you do. To become the best, learn from & hangout with the best..."
"Altering our distressing emotions is an uphill battle. When you experience undesirable emotional outburst, try to alter the thought behind."
"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!"
"I may not like everyone but love all. No one is worthy of occupying my heart. You scored a point, so what? Congratulations. You're forgiven!"
"When you violate the law of growth, your influence winds down, your progress gets arrested, and many more negative consequences..."
"The line between ego and healthy self-esteem is very delicate. We should know when we cross this line, switch side, and become egotistical."
"The character of someone shouldn't be measured based on what they eat, drink or the way they dress. Character that commands following is more than demonstrating some 'nice', 'cute', 'appealing' behaviors. It is deeper than that!"
"You can only manage your thoughts, not your emotions. What are the emotions you're experiencing right now? What are the associated thoughts? Can you alter your thoughts? Practice! It's possible..."
"True determination is betting on your solemn decision regardless of the gloomy realities surrounding the thing you resolved to pursue."
"Don't allow people to define you based on reading the abstract of your story without even reading chapter 1. Continue to write the remaining chapters."
"You live in this world once. Let your true and authentic YOU get unleashed. The world is desperately waiting your unique brand unchained."
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