Adam Kirk Smith > Quotes

“Sometimes bad things that come in life aren’t necessarily bad things; they can be motivators to do more.”
― Adam Smith

“Research shows that willpower is more important than IQ. That’s why the point isn’t to become smarter, but to become more self-disciplined.”
― Adam Kirk Smith

“When quitting is done correctly, it isn't giving up - it's making room for something better.”
― Adam Smith

“Never let people who are more unhappy than you tell you how to live your life.”
― Adam Smith

“You will make better decisions once you begin thinking long-term rather than short-term.”
― Adam Smith

“When you have knowledge, patience, and passion, and pair those with hard work, you will find success -- but don’t ever forget about kindness.”
― Adam Smith

“Entitlement is such a cancer, because it is void of gratitude.”
― Adam Smith

“Stop looking for permission from other people to do what you know you are meant to do.”
― Adam Smith

“Contentment - being happy while doing something - and complacency - being happy while doing nothing - are entirely different.”
― Adam Smith

“The world’s most successful people didn’t wait for someone else to pick them, but instead, they picked themselves.”
― Adam Smith

“People who succeed in business aren't afraid to hear feedback from their customers -- they actually thrive from it.”
― Adam Smith

“You will know who wants you to succeed by the way they see the good in you before they ever see your flaws.”
― Adam Smith

“The most important thing to know about statistics is that you don't have to be a statistic.”
― Adam Smith

“The requirement for advice being received well is that you’ve produced results with your life. Results are what matters!”
― Adam Smith

“The slinky and post-it notes are both products that came from mistakes. Don’t forget that mishaps can be turned into triumphs.”
― Adam Smith

“You'll only beat your fears once you get to the point where you care more about your purpose than what people think of you.”
― Adam Smith

“Imperfection doesn’t disqualify you from helping others -- it makes you more qualified to give advice in the area you learned from.”
― Adam Smith

“As a leader, your main responsibility is to remove any barriers that stand in the way.”
― Adam Smith

“The next 15 years are more important than the previous 15. The past is done; learn from it and move on.”
― Adam Smith

“In relationships, always strive to give more than you take -- that's how you make a bigger impact.”
― Adam Smith

“Instead of thinking that you always need to do bigger things, learn to do the small things in better ways.”
― Adam Smith

“You don’t have to worry about getting the attention of others when you’re good at what you do.”
― Adam Smith

“Everything we do is practice for something greater than where we currently are.”
― Adam Smith

“Problems don't get better with time; they become better when you find bravery. Success demands that you fight your fears.”
― Adam Smith

“The biggest roadblock to changing the world is believing that your voice doesn't matter.”
― Adam Smith

“When you know what you want to be known for, you can begin building your life around those things.”
― Adam Smith

“Every time you make a choice you’re taking time and effort away from something or someone else. Every choice has a cost.”
― Adam Smith