Les Brown Quotes
Biography:
Les Brown is known for being a dynamic motivational speaker and author... more
Biography:
Les Brown is known for being a dynamic motivational speaker and author. Born on February 17, 1945, Brown overcame significant obstacles in his early life, including being declared "educable mentally retarded" in grade school. He later became a celebrated motivational speaker, inspiring millions with his compelling messages of persistence and self-belief. less
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"Don't waste time bathing in the negative experience. Spin your energy and focus your attention on moving on. Take the lesson from the hardship, and use it in the future.""If you have no vision of yourself in the future, then you have nothing to live for.""The things you want are always possible; it is just that the way to get them is not always apparent. The only real obstacle in your path to a fulfilling life is you, and that can be a considerable obstacle because you carry the baggage of insecurities and ""When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation - it empowers us to overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams.""We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams.""I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.""Some people would rather get even instead of get ahead.""When you feel a complaint coming on, step forward to take positive, productive actions instead. Use your time and energy to accomplish great things instead of worrying, placing blame or spreading criticism."
