Jack Canfield Quotes

Failures can happen to anyone — it is how you deal with it that makes the difference.

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then You knew my path.
-Psalm 142:3

No amount of reading or memorizing will make you successful in life. It is the understanding and application of wise thought that counts.

I choose to believe things are possible, even when I don’t know how they will happen.

You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.

Successful people speak words of inclusion rather than words of separation, words of acceptance rather than words of rejection, and words of tolerance rather than words of prejudice.

Expect the unexpected. Focus on what you can control and acknowledge what’s out of your control.

Every action you take has consequences. Bad habits (negative behavior) produce negative consequences. Successful habits (positive behavior) produce benefits and rewards.

The point is that if several people are telling you the same thing, there is probably some truth in it. Why resist it? You may get to be “right,” but the question you have to ask yourself is “Would I rather be right or be happy? Would I rather be right or be successful?

it takes repetitive exposure over time to a new idea before that idea becomes a natural part of your way of thinking and being.

Remuneration, promotion and perks — everything falls into place if you enjoy your work.

Then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
-Psalm 91:10-11

In this day of strategic alliances and power networks, it’s literally impossible to build large-scale, long-lasting success without world-class relationship skills, including in social media.

Do you want to speak to the man in charge — or the nurse who knows what’s going on?

With the right attitude, a failure can be converted into a lesson and a stepping-stone for future success.