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7 Most Powerful Colin Powell Quotes To Empower You
Quotes have the depth of oceans, vastness of skies & package of Unlimited Inspiration in them. They wire us with momentary strength at times & Lifetime Inspiration at other times. iUeMagazine is happy to compile this dose of huge motivation via quotes by carefully hand picking these POWER Quotes for you. Read & Share.
Colin Powell was the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State; he was the first, and so far the only one, to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was a pioneer for change and was an integral piece of America’s past few decades. There’s definitely a lot to learn from his lifestyle and his journey. What better than the lessons shared by the man himself? Here are 7 most powerful quotes by Powell on life, dream, and success.
1. “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.”
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2. “Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.”
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3. “If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.”
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4. “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”
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5. “Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.”
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6. “The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort.”
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7. “There is no end to the good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.”
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Any facts, figures or references stated here are made by the author & don't reflect the endorsement of iU at all times unless otherwise drafted by official staff at iU. This article was first published here on 15th March 2017.
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