Farshad Asl > Quotes

“Be the kind of person who is a joy to be around. Caring for and loving others brings out the best in you and keeps your heart open to the unspoken and deeply buried needs of others.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“We often settle for what's available and what's available isn't always great. You are destined to achieve greatness!”
― Farshad Asl

“Don't let toxic people sabotage your happiness, ruin your positive attitude, contaminate your mind or destroy your self-confidence. Instead, surround yourself with generous, positive, and nurturing people who will lift you up.”
― Farshad Asl

“There is a big difference between motion and action. Just because you get out of bed doesn't mean you are making progress. Taking action requires decisiveness, dedication, and clear direction.”
― Farshad Asl

“Knowledge is learning something new everyday. Wisdom is letting go of some bad habits everyday.”
― Farshad Asl

“Believing and investing in yourself is the best way to shift your thinking from a paradigm of excuses to one of solutions.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“I don’t call it "Life Insurance," I call it "Love Insurance." We buy it because we want to leave a legacy for those we love.”
― Farshad Asl

“Good habits and intentional daily effort to turn excuses into solutions will help you become the person and entrepreneur that you want to be.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“Communication is not a two way street.
It is a bridge.
Either you have one or you build one.
It's about connecting, not correcting.”
― Farshad Asl

“Winning is not about a single game. It's about repeated performance over a long haul. Winners never give up, never accept defeat, and work as long and as hard as it takes to get the job done right. They say, "Don't tell me why I can't do it. Tell me how I can get it done" You have the winner's DNA...take massive action and never give up!”
― Farshad Asl

“The Five C's of Coaching:
1- Clarity
2- Communication
3- Collaboration
4- Commitment
5- Culture”
― Farshad Asl

“Indecisiveness is the number one reason for failure. Lack of ability to make a decision in a timely manner causes most people to fail with their projects and plans. Identify this challenge and decide to no longer let it be a setback from your success.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“Transformation takes place within us when we learn to be intentional and go from focusing on me to others, success to significance, limited to limitless, and scarcity to abundance.”
― Farshad Asl , The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“Don't be a prisoner of the past, become a pioneer of the future.”
― Farshad Asl

“Life is too short to try and please everyone. Take charge and do what’s right -- not what’s popular.”
― Farshad Asl

“Be fast, be first, but never be alone. Nothing can replace the value of teamwork.”
― Farshad Asl

“Communication without clarity is noise. Speak with purpose and you’ll propel your audience to take massive action towards a journey of self-improvement.”
― Farshad Asl

“A leader must stand up for his team even when he has to stand alone.”
― Farshad Asl

“A mother is an unrelenting source of love.”
― Farshad Asl

“Act in faith, don't W.O.R.R.Y.

W = Waste
O = Outstanding
R = Resources
R = Ruining
Y = Your life”
― Farshad Asl

“This process of breaking the old habits and making new ones requires strategic planning. Your vision is your why, while your strategic plan is your how. Even though the details are essential and knowing your numbers are important, it is the burning desire in your heart that will get you to the outcome you expect.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“LEGACY plays an important role in defining a good leader at any age.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“Enthusiastic people take action rather than setting up roadblocks or distractions. What helps grow enthusiasm and build momentum is having a clear vision of what motivates you, which will help you remain focused.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“The qualities of a Servant Leader (LEADERSHIP):

L – Listening
E – Empathizing
A – Acting with awareness
D – Dedicating time for others
E – Empowering others
R – Removing doubts
S – Serving others
H – Helping others with humility
I – Interacting with others with integrity
P – Persevering”
― Farshad Asl

“The key to having fewer disappointments in life is to stop pleasing people. Your true calling is to please God.”
― Farshad Asl

“There are three types of people out there; those who lean, those who lift, and those who lead. People who lean immobilize you; stay away from them. People who lift inspire you; keep them near. People who lead positively influence you; seek them out.”
― Farshad Asl, The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“The inquisitive nature of youth should carry over into our adult lives. Challenging the status quo and enticing curiosity should be a daily practice of adult life.”
― Farshad Asl , The "No Excuses" Mindset: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Clarity

“Selling is serving, helping others find solutions, impacting lives positively with passion and integrity.”
― Farshad Asl

“Be a creator not an imitator, competitor, or pretender. Real success happens when you create, collaborate, and dominate.”
― Farshad Asl

“Crisis creates corrections, adjustments, and self-evaluation.”
― Farshad Asl