Category: Humility

The Good Side of Defeat

Posted September 18, 2019 - Ego, Humility

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

— Michel de Montaigne —

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

Giant Humility

Posted September 16, 2019 - Humility

Humility is the mother of giants. One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.

— G.K. Chesterton —

Humility is the mother of giants. One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak…

Humble Difference Maker

Posted September 15, 2019 - Humility

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much of a difference we can make in the lives of others.

— Gordon B. Hinckley —

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much of a difference we can make in the lives of others…

What is Right

Posted September 12, 2019 - Humility

Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.

— Ezra Taft Benson —

Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.

Humble Yourself and Make a Difference

Posted June 19, 2019 - Humility

It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.

— Unknown —

It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help…

Worth Knowing

Posted February 19, 2019 - Humility

Seek to be worth knowing, rather than to be well known.

— Unknown —

Seek to be worth knowing, rather than to be well known…

Life Lens

Posted August 12, 2018 - Helping Others, Humility

As soon as we start seeing life through the needs of others, we become happier and more fulfilled. Thinking about yourself is a lonely place to be.

— Michael P. Watson —

As soon as we start seeing life through the needs of others, we become happier and more fulfilled. Thinking about yourself is a lonely place to be…

First

Posted July 26, 2018 - Humility

Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment and first to forgive.

— Unknown —

Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment and first to forgive…

Keep It to Your Self

Posted April 11, 2018 - Action, Humility

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

— Epictetus —

When I saw this quote by Epictetus I couldn’t help but think, “If Epictetus were alive today, what would be his thoughts about social media?” Social media, especially Facebook live, has given everyone an opportunity to share their various philosophies and opinions with the world. Does the world really care? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 25:9, “He…

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Help Others

Posted February 6, 2018 - Helping Others, Humility

There is a section in all bookstores titled, "Self-Help." Imagine what the world would be like if there was a section titled, "Help Others?"

— Simon Sinek —

There is a section in all bookstores titled, “Self-Help.” Imagine what the world would be like if there was a section titled, “Help Others.”