life
On Life
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
On Life
“And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.”
Abraham Lincoln
On A Meaningful Life
Never Give Up – How to Live a Meaningful Life
As the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Ben Carson, 57, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom earlier this year for his groundbreaking contributions to medicine and his efforts to help America’s youth fulfill their potential.
Dr. Carson shares his philosophy of what he believes creates a successful—and meaningful—life through the acronym THINK BIG. He instills his message in the students awarded the Carson Scholars Fund scholarships, but says that these ideas can be useful to anyone, from any walk of life or any age.
Talent and time. Recognize them as gifts.
Hope for good things and be honest.
Insight from people and good books.
Be Nice to all people.
Knowledge: Recognize it as the key to living.
Books: Read them actively.
In-depth learning skills: Develop them.
God. Everyone has their own beliefs. When you THINK BIG, what does the “G” stand for in your life?
On Values
“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.”
Dale Carnegie
On Jerry Seinfeld
On Humor:
“If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?”
“Isn’t it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do “practice”?”
“When you open a bag of cotton balls, is the top one meant to be thrown away?”
On Life:
“You have to motivate yourself with challenges. That’s how you know you’re still alive.”
On Life
“Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try.”
Ernest Hemingway
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