Nathan Mellor > Quotes

“It can be tough to recognize that you need to leave something behind to be able to get where you want to go. Sometimes the reason we have carried something in our pack for so long is that someone we trusted told us we would need it. Even when it has become obvious the advice given us does not match our experience, it can be difficult to reconcile the advice with the reality of our situation. Consequently, many will continue carrying unnecessary burdens. While this added weight might be manageable walking on flat ground when the terrain becomes more demanding and the pace more important, it will become increasingly difficult to keep up. This is why an approach to life that worked at one point does not always work at another point. If you are seeking to maximize your life, you cannot do so without making tough choices.”
― Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“It's expensive to hire the wrong people. If they leave it's expensive. If they stay it's expensive.”
― Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“The greatest challenge for people seeking to build a life that matters is not the opinion of others. The most significant obstacle is the mental model they have chosen for themselves. Although there is a risk of people thinking too highly of themselves, the more common problem is that people do not think highly enough of themselves.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“Your organizational culture is something you get to decide. What do you want it to be like?”
― Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“You cannot move forward in life until you claim control of it.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“The first step in the process of claiming control of one's life is often found in establishing goals.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“When someone serves with excellence, they are sometimes able to set a standard that the next generation chooses to keep.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“The decision to change direction in life can be made in an instant, but the process of actually changing your mindset may take months or years.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“You are never too old to chart a new course and learn new things.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“A single sentence, uttered by the right person at the right time, can redirect someone's entire life.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters

“At any point, you can choose to think differently.”
― Dr. Nathan Mellor, Sleeping Giants: Authentic Stories and Insights for Building a Life That Matters