Inspirational Quotes by Zig Ziglar
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they've never failed to imitate them.”
― Zig Ziglar ,
“anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere.”
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.”
“Winners Evaluate Themselves In A Positive Manner And Look For Their Strengths As They Work To Overcome Weaknesses.”
“The story of life repeatedly assures you that if you will use what you have, you will be given more to use.”
― Zig Ziglar ,
from See You at the Top
“If you believe as I do that you were born to win, you’re going to have to find your fears and start facing them.”
“To reach your full potential, you have to set goals that will stretch you. You must not be afraid of taking risks. You must learn to recognize opportunities and have the courage to pursue them. You have to make better choices that will provide better results. Finally, you need to avoid the negative influences of other people and surround yourself with successful people who will encourage you to pursue your dreams.”
“Worry is the most significant factor that relates to the root of negative thinking.”
“The bottom line in leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others.”
“Leadership is responsible. Losing is unacceptable. Passion is unquenchable. Creativity is essential. Quitting is unthinkable. Commitment is unquestionable. Victory is inevitable.”
“Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life … all areas of life.”
“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
“One of the main reasons people fail to reach their full potential is because they are unwilling to risk anything. They are fearful of losing, failing, or getting hurt and just want to do the things they believe will keep them safe.”
“desire is the catalyst that enables a person with average ability to compete and win against others with more natural talent.”
“I recognize that winning is not everything, but the effort to win is.”
― Zig Ziglar ,
from See You at the Top
“you can start from where you are with what you’ve got and go to where it is you want to go.”
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Hilary Hinton "Zig" Ziglar is an American author, salesperson, and motivational speaker. His latest book (as of 2007) is God's Way Is Still the Best Way.
Ziglar worked as a salesman in a succession of companies, during which time his sales skills improved and his interest in motivational speaker grew.
In 1970, Hilary Ziglar went into the business of motivational speaker full-time. He often incorporates his strong Christian values into his enthusiastic speaking. Up until this final career change, he had gone by his given name, Hilary Ziglar. As more associates in the speaking and motivation business called him by the nickname, Zig, he decided to call himself Zig, and it stuck. Millions of his readers and attendees know of Zig Ziglar but few know that Zig is a nickname for Hilary Ziglar of Yazoo City, Mississippi.