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Quotes by Ethiopian Authors

"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."

"People attempt to create association b/n you and your values. Oh, Mary- the girl who is caring; you mean the company with quality products?"

"Pride begins when someone starts to assume that s/he is the custodian of all truths and attempts to be right in all circumstances, which is IMPOSSIBLE!"

"You could be a very trustworthy person. It doesn't matter! If they just met you, they decide to trust you or not in the 1st 3 - 4 seconds..."

"Leading a grateful life should be more than a feeling and a habit. It should be our core value, which we should respect no matter what."

"Carefully guard your true self. Let no mistake or error you commit create doubt in you and who you truly are."

"Your true conviction is tested not when everything goes your way but rather when things go wrong..."

"Do you want to know my mindset? I play whether I win or lose if I believe in the play. All in! You've to kill me. I won't tap out :-) lol"

"If you respect & care about someone, give him/her direct feedback in his/her face. Please don't be coward and use proxies! Be a man/woman!!!"

"Increase your self-awareness up to the point where you shouldn't depend on the opinions of others about who you truly are..."

"To grow, be humble and ask questions most of the time. When you do so, a wise and smart person sees him/herself in you and treats you with dignity. On the other hand, if you ask questions and try to learn from a shallow and fool person, s/he treats you with contempt and disrespect. Now, you know who is who..."

"Great leaders don't just know the sweet spots of their people. They tap into and unchain the infinite potential imprisoned within their people..."

"Having the big picture in mind enables us to overcome the day to day routines that attempt to distract us from pursuing our dream."

"Desire is the foundation of our greatness. Without it, we are stranded; we cannot go anywhere. You won't get, what you don't eagerly desire."

"Many of the confusions, conflicts, and disarrays that are rampant in today's organizations, communities, and nations could have been avoided if leaders have solid self-awareness..."

"You're a greatness material! You're great in your own unique ways. Have you found the source of your greatness?"

"PROMISING, VOWING...cannot earn us trust. Trust can't be generated overnight. No SHORT CUT! It takes DOING over a very long period of time."

"Dream big, envision a glorious destiny, write your own story, and work each day to arrive @ that destiny. You're able!"

"Are you worthy of realizing your dream? If you said yes, there is no short cut. You're going to encounter setback after setback until you realize your dream."

"Don't sacrifice the present and attempt to achieve the impossible- to completely correct the past... It's gone! Learn from it and move on..."

"We should invest on our personal development not only to outgrow challenges but also maximize every opportunity that comes on our way."

"Your ability to discern key people in your life and organization before you bring them in saves you lots of time, trouble, and regrets... Watch out!!!"

"When you are on your purpose- when you do what you love to do, you have peace unexplainable. You are happy and contented. You are in the zone 24/7."

"When people undermine your values, they've strong reasons. For example, they mistaken your passion for excellence as perfectionism..."

"The world won't be loyal and burden itself to those who are having one skill and talent any longer. Make yourself useful and indispensable..."

"Until the ego dissolves or evolves to become one with our true self, we remain slaves of our own egos."

"If s/he is intimidated by your achievements so far, s/he shouldn't be in your future because s/he cannot handle what is coming..."

"Skill, education, money aren't the difference makers, passion is. If you've passion to achieve something, there's nothing that can stop you."
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