by Mary M.
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May 28, 2006

Quote: Success & Failure

January 16, 2009 07:48 PM EST
views: 139 | rating: 10/10 (24 votes) | comments: 43

"Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one's better abilities or idea, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk -- and to act."

-- Maxwell Maltz

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Comments: 43

Marilyn M. Jan 16, 2009, 7:51pm EST
You bet!
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 16, 2009, 7:53pm EST
totally agree.
Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Jan 16, 2009, 7:55pm EST
Taking risks and acting are two of the most difficult concepts to understand. We have ideas, and bet on them, but some of us are not confident beyond that.
karen h. Jan 16, 2009, 8:08pm EST
now those are some great word of wisdom
Mary Ann S. Jan 16, 2009, 8:13pm EST
It's entreprenuership and it works.
Lisa C. Jan 16, 2009, 8:37pm EST
Great quote, thanks!
Kris P. Jan 16, 2009, 8:47pm EST
Absolutely!
stubbornness is a virtue.
Infinity M. Jan 16, 2009, 11:57pm EST
i like this quote - thanx 4 posting it
Janie E. Jan 17, 2009, 12:18am EST
Oh, yeah!!!
Brian .. Jan 17, 2009, 9:36am EST
really like this quote.
Jean E. Jan 17, 2009, 10:01am EST
db 10 and a smile ~j~~and an amen to the quote
Marsha S. Jan 17, 2009, 10:41am EST
I'm taking that risk by quitting my job and stepping out to earn more from home. I like this one.
Mary M. Jan 17, 2009, 12:26pm EST
Good for you, Marsha. My job has not been what it used to be and I am trying to find new employment myself.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 17, 2009, 12:29pm EST
Definitely true.
Brian .. Jan 17, 2009, 12:40pm EST
good quote.
Glad you shared this one.
C C. Jan 17, 2009, 4:23pm EST
thanks for posting to commentsneeded.gather.com.
Janell R. Jan 18, 2009, 12:27am EST
Most definitely, Mary.
Gisela S. Jan 18, 2009, 10:00am EST
An excellent, and inspirational quote!
Abby N. Jan 18, 2009, 9:21pm EST
Hi, thanks for posting to Abbys Friends! Have a great week!
Erin E. Grunewald Jan 18, 2009, 11:05pm EST
This is most definitely a very wise statement, and a very true one!
Shaunee C. Jan 18, 2009, 11:30pm EST
Great quote thanks for sharing.
Kirstie Pederson Jan 19, 2009, 5:40pm EST
very good
Kirstie Pederson Jan 19, 2009, 5:41pm EST
If we all only had more faith right
Nancy Biri Jan 21, 2009, 6:48pm EST
Thanks for sharing
Susan K. Jan 21, 2009, 7:03pm EST
pif
Susan K. Jan 21, 2009, 7:03pm EST
good quote
Very true. PIF.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Jan 23, 2009, 10:30pm EST
Rings true to me, thanks for sharing
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Jan 23, 2009, 10:31pm EST
Thanks for sharing. PIF
Becca J. Jan 24, 2009, 12:12am EST
good one
pif
Leigh M. Jan 24, 2009, 11:30am EST
good 1
B.B. B. Jan 24, 2009, 6:18pm EST
good quote, thanks for sharing, PIF
Desiree T. Jan 24, 2009, 8:00pm EST
pif
Cindy A. Jan 25, 2009, 11:38am EST
well said...I love quotes ;) pif
David C. Jan 26, 2009, 5:42pm EST
So very true. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Kelly K. Jan 28, 2009, 7:57pm EST
Absolutely
Connie C. Jan 30, 2009, 1:36am EST
That is true
shelly f. Jan 30, 2009, 1:41pm EST
so true pif
Risa G. Jan 30, 2009, 11:13pm EST
Great quote! Thanks.
Debbie R. Feb 1, 2009, 8:39pm EST
pif

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Christine G. Apr 27, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
Thanks for sharing.

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