Last week, I celebrated my 50th birthday and therefore in this week’s blog, I thought I would do something slightly different to the usual format.

I have compiled a list of the insights and lessons that I have picked up over the years and combined them with some of my favourite quotes.

I share them below and I hope that you enjoy reading them:

1. Small actions applied consistently lead to outstanding results

2. Life is short – embrace every opportunity

3. Make room for fun and laughter in your life

4. Clarity is power, the clearer you are about what you want, the quicker your brain can figure out a way to get there.

5 “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo Da Vinci

6. Live now, procrastinate later

7. In a world where it is possible to be anything, the most important thing is to be yourself.

8. There are no pockets in a shroud.

9. You are the conductor of your life – take 100 % responsibility for your choices and results

10.“The purpose of life is simple…to be happy” –  Dalai Lama

11. Failure only happens when your heart stops. There is no failure only feedback and lessons learned.

12. It is nice to be important but it is more important to be nice

13. It is sad that many people can’t list their strengths but can identify their weaknesses and limitations very easily!

14. You miss all the shots that you don’t take.

15. “To keep a lamp burning you have to put oil in it” – Mother Teresa

16. Life is a series of hills and valleys. It is important to spend time celebrating and appreciating the view from the hill.

17. Never forget that everyday is a gift

18. Learn to listen to and trust your intuition.

19. “Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen” –  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

21. When faced with a challenge, remind yourself that ”this too will pass.”

22. Attitudes like flu are contagious!

23. Life is fragile – it can change significantly in a heartbeat. Cherish it and never take it for granted.

24. Many people spend their life looking in the rear view mirror or thinking about the future, without really enjoying the present moment.

25. “If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astound ourselves” –  Thomas Edison.

26. Before you help someone with their oxygen mask, ensure that yours is fitted properly. You can’t help others without oxygen and energy

27. The value of good health should not be under estimated

28. You can use lots of energy worrying about things that never happen

29. Some of the best and richest experiences in life don’t cost any money

30. “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito” –  African proverb

31. Random acts of kindness can be very valuable and have a huge positive impact on a person’s life.

32. It takes less energy to smile than frown!

33. A ship in harbour is safe but that is not what ships were built for. Have the courage to explore, try new things, visit new places and meet new people.

34. All that glitters is not gold.

35.“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman

36. It is never too late to do something new.

37. Richness and abundance are so much more than your investments and bank balance.

38. Everyone has great gifts and treasure buried inside them waiting to be discovered

39. The best lives are lived from the inside out.

40. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt

41. Always make time to tell the people that you love that you love them.

42. When you are wrong, admit it and say sorry.

44. The best influencers in life listen more than talk.

45.“Attitude is a small thing that makes a big difference” –  Sir Winston Churchill

46. Everybody wants to feel valued and important

47. Thorough preparation is an essential ingredient of quality results and service.

48. Be true to yourself

49. The mind is so powerful. It has the ability to create a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven.

50. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you have imagined” –  Henry David Thoreau.

Have a great week. Always Be First Class!

Stephen.

To arrange a free no obligation consultation, please contact Stephen Pauley via the contact form or by e mail: Stephen@befirstclass.co.uk