I’ve worked for some excellent organizations and have known some exceptional leaders who radiated integrity and selflessness. By definition however, these are exceptions. The truth is your company doesn’t love you. Neither does your boss. The winds of corporate fortune can change on a dime, and sadly, sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it. A former colleague and true company man relayed the following sentiment after a merger rocked his world. “For years I said: We did this. We did that. Then one day, they fired me.” "Like your job. Love your family. Priorities matter." Taken from my post - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/13-things-every-man-needs-hear-various-points-life-tim-toterhi/
Walt Disney once said, “I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.” A good man will realize that competition doesn't hold you back, but it actually propels you forward. People - especially entrepreneurs - often do their best work under intense pressure from the competition in their niche.
Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones. — Theodore Roosevelt. This quote emphasizes the importance of always striving to improve and achieve more. It is a reminder that complacency is never an option if you want to be successful in life. This quote also highlights the fact that opportunity often goes to those who are prepared and willing to seize it. In other words, if you want something badly enough, you need to be willing to put in the hard work required to make it happen.
One of my favorites that always seems to motivate and push me to go outside my comfort zone is by John A. Shedd: "A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." It applies to both calculated risk-taking as well as doing or trying new things you may not have considered before.
Confucius said, “A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.” Being hard on yourself doesn’t have to mean “too hard!” Here it points to giving your best and paying attention to the areas in your life that need improving. Those who are “small” are too busy pointing out the faults of others to even notice their own weaknesses. Be the great man.
Mark Twain said, “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” There are a myriad of reasons why people will try to talk you out of your dreams. Jealousy, insecurity, a lack of ambition or self esteem are just a few. All of these reasons have nothing to do with you or your abilities. Remember that great men build each other up and support one another.
“You’re going to fail. Fall down seven times, get up eight.” This is a great quote to live by, especially for men. Men tend to have a tendency to keep their emotions bottled up inside and not talk about their issues. This can lead to stress and anxiety, which can cause more problems and make it hard for men to communicate with their loved ones when they have these problems. This is why this quote is so important and beneficial for men to live by. It’s okay to have issues and concerns, and you should talk about them with your loved ones.
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve,” by Napoleon Hill, is one of the most important quotes a man can have at the forefront of his consciousness. Although this quote is not specifically related to being a man, it can be embraced by males to pursue their goals. By understanding that we are more capable than we think we are, we can find greatness. The essential factor is that we devote ourselves to committing to our thoughts in order to find success.
Tenderness and vulnerability are not signs of weakness. On the contrary, knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses without becoming entrenched in insecurities shows contentment, self-awareness, and emotional fortitude. Our society largely punishes men for showing emotions or signs of vulnerability, but this creates more problems than it solves. Men who emotionally repress themselves go on to lead dysfunctional lives, either hurting or lashing out at their loved ones or self-sabotaging due to poor emotional management. Instead, we should advocate for and educate men and boys about emotional regulation and expression. Humans are inherently emotion-driven animals, and training a generation to deny that fact is counterproductive and should be avoided.
“Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.” — Dwayne Johnson This quote is a reminder that no matter how successful you become, it is important to stay humble. It also highlights the importance of always striving to improve and be the best that you can be. Success is not just about talent or intelligence, but also about hard work. In other words, if you want to be successful in life, you need to be willing to put in the effort required to make it happen.
“Every man of courage is a man of his word.” This quote by French dramatist Pierre Corneille embodies the way I try to approach life. To be a man of your word means that you do what you say and say what you do. It means you’re accountable. People talk all the time and say a lot, but words are cheap unless there is action behind them. Make a choice, commit to the consequences, and keep your promises. This is the bravest and oftentimes the hardest thing to do, but it’s ultimately the right thing to do, in my opinion.
“With self-discipline, almost anything is possible.” This quote by Theodore Roosevelt represents one of my strongest core beliefs. Self-discipline has been a key factor in all my business endeavors. As a kid, I skipped time playing with other children to sell bundles of mistletoe gathered from my grandfather's ranch. When I was a high-school running back, I edited highlight reels for my teammates’ parents for a fee when my teammates were relaxing after practice. My wife and I started a company, but the pandemic squashed it after three years of hard work. But we didn’t let that stop us: We pushed on and embarked upon another dream. Stay disciplined and commit to achieve your goals. Not all of them will be accomplished right away, but great things will happen if you work hard.
“Behind every great man is not a woman, she is beside him, she is with him, she is not behind him.” This quote by philosopher and writer Tariq Ramadan is something I believe every man needs to live by and learn by. I grew up surrounded by strong women and there is nothing more accurate than this quote; we need to take our old stories and rewrite them so that our present and future are equal and inclusive.
Bruce Lee is credited for this quote: “Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” It’s consistent with the way he lived his life. It’s a life quote that has always resonated with me. I’ve encountered many smart and talented people during my educational, military and professional life. You will succeed if you gain knowledge, but you won’t gain respect unless you have integrity and decency. Don’t let your ambition affect how you treat other people as you rise to the top. The top can be a lonely place if no one respects you. Be a good man in every way.
“To have a healthy body, to hone an intelligent mind, to have great friends and a loving family, to be successful at what you do, to give back of what you have received, and to create a great life — you need to start putting in the work today.” We all dream of a perfect life, yet very few understand that waiting for such a life is futile. You have to start working on it today, and only then will you be able to create the life you want. From building connections with your friends and family to going hard at your professional ambitions, start working on every detail today, and you will soon have the life you wish for.
"Never stop being a learner." This advice has helped shape me as a business person, but also as an individual. No matter what role you are in or where you are in life, you will only succeed more if you take on the mindset that there is always something more to learn, something more to improve, or something more to adapt. This mindset keeps you on your feet at all times, ready to adapt and align as you learn better practices and produce better and better results. Stagnancy is the worst trait a business person can have, but learning to always be ready for the next challenge and always be willing to tackle new mountains will keep you moving forward and up at all times.
Life is a long lesson in humility. - James M. Barrie Though modern male preconceptions are starting to change, there is still some stigma for men to be the ones who take charge and be the expert. It can be very hard for men to admit their faults when it comes to being right. The simple truth is you don't get some intrinsic advantage in leadership because you're a man. You don't know everything, you aren't always right, You will need other peoples opinions and others will know better than you. These things aren't something to be ashamed of. No one knows everything and no one is good at everything regardless of whether or not they're male. Be humble, accept your faults and learn from them. That will make you a good leader and someone people can count on.
“A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone.” This quote by American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau is an excellent piece of advice for any man to follow. In life, it is imperative that a man learns to be content with the things he has and not constantly seek more and more material possessions. There is a fine line between being rich and being greedy, and it is imperative for any man to learn where that line is.
Men should learn and master arguments that do not result in conflict. When our egos get involved in differences of opinion, no one wins. To maintain our relationships and build respect, we must use our words and minimize our reactions in conflicts. Even on subjects we are heatedly passionate on, it is always best to stay focused on thoughts and ideas instead of other’s characters. Conflict resolution is one of the marking traits of adulthood that slip by many of us. Take responsibility for your words and actions and be a man young people can look up to as a role model.
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This quote by Dale Carnegie motivates men to live by and learn from their mistakes. It tells them not to give up because of their failures but learn from their mistakes to try again in a better way. Real men are focussed on achieving something. Dale Carnegie tells them to live life with positivity that they tried and failed but will try again until they achieve their goals. From the mistakes, men will make corrections and change tactics to accomplish their mission.