H. Jackson Brown
H. Jackson Brown
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. is an American author best known for his inspirational book, Life's Little Instruction Book, which was a New York Times bestseller. Its sequel Life's Little Instruction Book: Volume 2 also made it to the same best seller list in 1993...
running horse giving
A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place.
children giving imagination
Give children toys that are powered by their imagination, not by batteries.
regret persons asks
Ask an older person you respect to tell you his or her greatest regret.
matter misery partnership
No partnership matters more. The relationship with the one you marry provides 90 percent of your happiness and 90 percent of your misery.
motivation past use
Use your past successes as a trampoline, not an easy chair.
opportunity dinner invites
When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.
joy may unexpected
May your life be crowded with unexpected joys.
responsibility rights forget-you
When declaring your rights, don't forget your responsibilities.
negativity enthusiasm enthusiastic
Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.
believe healing people
The next time you face a customer who has every right to be upset, say something like this: 'I don't blame you for feeling as you do. If I were you, I'd feel exactly the same way. What would you like for me to do?' These are magical, healing words, and you'll be surprised at how reasonable people become when they believe you are on their side.
kindness remember
Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.
opportunity advantage
Be quick to take advantage of an advantage.
father book instruction
Life doesn't come with an instruction book; that's why we have fathers.
friendship dream love-you
A friend is someone who knows you and loves you for what you were and who you are, and who also shares your hopes and dreams for who you can become.