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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

"Negatively charged people sit on their buts. Monitor your language. Listen to the way you respond to questions and situations."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Mindset, Personal development

"Not having goals is like having no idea where you want to go when you step up to an airline counter to buy a ticket."

Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Personal development, Purpose, Goals

"Your smile will give you a positive countenance that will make people feel comfortable around you."

Tags: Positivity, Comfort, Interpersonal skills, Smile, Emotional wellness

"Life is more meaningful when you are always looking to grow and working toward a goal."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Goal setting

"If you allow your self-esteem to erode, your fear will eat at you; ultimately it could destroy you."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mental health, Psychology, Fear

"Set a goal that's meaningful and compelling enough, and your skills, your knowledge and your effectiveness will expand in order to reach that goal."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Personal development, Goal setting, Life goals

"Making things happen in your life requires a faith, or an ability to believe that is unshakable, regardless of your circumstances."

Tags: Motivation, Resilience, Determination, Positivity, Personal development

"In day-to-day commerce, television is not so much interested in the business of communications as in the business of delivering audiences to advertisers. People are the merchandise, not the shows. The shows are merely the bait."

Tags: Consumerism, Marketing strategy, Advertising, Media influence, Television industry

"Honor your commitments with integrity."

Tags: Personal growth, Ethics, Responsibility, Integrity, Commitment

"You gotta be hungry!"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Determination, Ambition

"Without a solid, realistic and detailed plan, the goal is nothing more than a pipe dream. And without the commitment to follow through on that plan and put forth the necessary effort, the dream is nothing more than a good intention."

Tags: Commitment, Persistence, Effort, Goal setting, Planning

"Very often, the biggest hurdle in reaching a goal is getting started. And the second biggest hurdle is getting started in the right direction."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Success, Productivity, Goal setting

"Reading about the lives of other achievers and their impact on our world inspires me to continue to help others realize their greatness."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Greatness, Helping others, Success stories

"A person with the right attitude says to himself or herself, I may be here in this situation, but it doesn’t mean I have to stay here. When faced with a challenge, do you ask: why me? Or do you accept the opportunity for you to grow?"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Mindset, Perspective

"You don't get in life what you want; you get in life what you are."

Tags: Self-improvement, Personal development, Life lessons, Self-reflection, Life philosophy

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