Desire is a manifestation of power.
While discussing vocation, Wattles treats a strong desire to do something as evidence of capacity that can be developed.
A little encouragement
Motivational quotes
Encouragement from books, speeches, and lives well lived. Every quote includes its available source and attribution.
Find motivation for how you feel
458 motivational quotes to explore Recommended first
View all filters →Desire is possibility seeking expression, or function seeking performance.
Wattles presents unfulfilled desire as a sign of capacity that has not yet found expression.
Do, every day, all that you can do that day, and do each act in an efficient manner.
In the chapter on efficient action, Wattles recommends steady daily work rather than postponement or frantic overwork.
Every person naturally wants to become all that he is capable of becoming; this desire to realize innate possibilities is inherent in human nature; we cannot help wanting to be all that we can be.
In the opening chapter, Wattles links ambition with the desire to realize one's capacities.
Success in life is becoming what you want to be.
Wattles defines success through personal development before discussing the material means he believes support it.
The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.
After considering charity and example, Wattles presents self-development as a way to serve others.
You are to become a creator, not a competitor.
Wattles contrasts producing new value with taking advantage of others or competing for what already exists.
There is no short cut to the making of these ideals into glad realities.
If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another.
If you want to change the world get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward.
A sugar cookie was a trainee ordered to roll in the surf and sand, for no reason.
If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
The first of ten lessons he drew from Navy SEAL training.
Sometimes no matter how well you prepare or how well you perform you still end up as a sugar cookie. It’s just the way life is sometimes.