Sign in with Facebook
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
―
―
“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?”
―
―
“Live the Life of Your Dreams
When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-belief there is no limit to what you can achieve.”
― The Light in the Heart
When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-belief there is no limit to what you can achieve.”
― The Light in the Heart
“Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“I had already found that it was not good to be alone, and so made companionship with what there was around me, sometimes with the universe and sometimes with my own insignificant self; but my books were always my friends, let fail all else.”
― Sailing Alone around the World
― Sailing Alone around the World
PenPal Readers
— 1530 members
— last activity Jan 24, 2026 12:46PM
CONNECT with people who love to read, and make a new penpal. Our members are ALL ages, from ALL OVER THE WORLD, everyone is welcome! Join, make friend ...more
Iakovos (Jake)’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Iakovos (Jake)’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
123 books
|
5,001 friends
46 books
|
2 friends
24 books
|
21 friends
160 books
|
47 friends
15 books
|
8 friends
258 books
|
35 friends
2,672 books
|
2,149 friends
164 books
|
94 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Iakovos (Jake)
Lists liked by Iakovos (Jake)
