Les Brown Quotes

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.

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Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. 

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I advise you to say your dream is possible and then overcome all inconveniences, ignore all the hassles and take a running leap through the hoop, even if it is in flames.

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You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.

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Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.

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Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.

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You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.

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When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up.

Les Brown (Live Your Dreams)

A lot of people do not muster the courage to live their dreams because they are afraid to die.

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Change is difficult but often essential to survival.

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If you are carrying strong feelings about something that happened in your past, they may hinder your ability to live in the present. 

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Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.

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You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers.

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Forgive those who have hurt you. 

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Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead. 

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Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else. 

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Fear does not have any special power unless you empower it by submitting to it.

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You cannot be wimpy out there on the dream-seeking trail. Dare to break through barriers, to find your own path.

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If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you.

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When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all. 

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Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars. 

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If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness.

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Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on.

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Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.

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You may not accomplish every goal you set - no one does - but what really matters is having goals and going after them wholeheartedly.

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Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality. 

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Goals help you channel your energy into action.

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Your ability to communicate is an important tool in your pursuit of your goals, whether it is with your family, your co-workers or your clients and customers. 

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If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.

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All of us need to grow continuously in our lives. 

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Don't let the negativity given to you by the world disempower you. Instead give to yourself that which empowers you.

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One of the most essential things you need to do for yourself is to choose a goal that is important to you.

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Just because Fate doesn't deal you the right cards, it doesn't mean you should give up. It just means you have to play the cards you get to their maximum potential. 

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I will heighten my life by helping others heighten theirs.

Les Brown (Live Your Dreams)

Honor your commitments with integrity. 

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You must see your goals clearly and specifically before you can set out for them. Hold them in your mind until they become second nature.

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Life has no limitations, except the ones you make.

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Les Brown Biography

Born: 1945

Les Brown is an American author and motivational speaker. He is best known for his inspiriational quotations and his many seminars on personal development.

Notable Works

Live Your Dreams (1994)
It's not over until you win! (1998)
Long Life And Good Days (2005)
Up Thoughts for Down Times (2007)