The Big Secret In Life ... ... ~ Oprah Winfrey

 "The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work."

-- Oprah Winfrey, Talk Show Host 

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Persistence ~ Richard Devos

"If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence."
Richard DeVos, Amway Co-founder

Believe In Yourself ~ Charlie Chaplin

"You have to believe in yourself, that's the secret. Even when I was in the orphanage, when I was roaming the street trying to find enough to eat, even then I thought of myself as the greatest actor in the world."
Charlie Chaplin, Actor

Be Enthusiastic about something ~ Charles Kingsley

"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about."
Charles Kingsley, Clergyman

Long-Range Goals ~ J.C. Penney

"Long-range goals keep you from being frustrated by short-term failures."
J.C. Penney, Retailer

Building Self Esteem ~ Derrick Bell

"Self-esteem is like a difficult-to-cultivate flower. It requires frequent nurturing that occurs when you keep your word and follow through on your promises."
Derrick Bell

Set Higher Goals ~ Dan Jansen

"I don't think there's any such thing as setting your goals too high. The higher you set your goals, the more you are going to work. If you don't reach them, then it's okay, just as long as you set it and then give 100% of yourself."
Dan Jansen, Speed Skater