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Quotes by Ethiopian Authors

"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."

"Don't take it personal. Whether people like or dislike you, it most probably is because of your beliefs, principles, and values..."

"Others may not understand your joy and contentment because of your certainty about who you are and why you exist. Don't waste your time to explain."

"You don't need to become great 1st to step into your greatness. Have you left your comfort zone and ventured out to unleash your greatness?"

"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..."

"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."

"You can't succeed in any endeavor if your motive is solely selfish- feeding your ego, seeking recognition, fame, etc. Find a lasting motivation..."

"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..."

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

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

"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."

"The line between ego and healthy self-esteem is very delicate. We should know when we cross this line, switch side, and become egotistical."

"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!!!"

"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!"

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

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

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

"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..."

"We don't need to win all the time. We should embrace losing. Losing weight, bad employees, disloyal friends...These aren't bad things @ all!"

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

"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..."

"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."

"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!"

"Your track record, and great achievements may prompt people to invest their resources such as time and money, not their heart."

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

"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..."

"Altering our distressing emotions is an uphill battle. When you experience undesirable emotional outburst, try to alter the thought behind."

"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..."

"Embrace the right values that may enable you achieve self-leadership & self-discipline, and show commitment to these values unconditionally."
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