Last year, I signed up to participate in monthly webinars from the estate of Zig Ziglar. For those of you who haven’t heard of him, he was an author, motivational speaker and leadership guru for several decades before passing away in 2012. You may have seen or heard several of his famous quotes related to motivation, leadership and general life lessons.
When I first became a supervisor, I had the opportunity to attend one of his seminars and I was blown away by his insight, humor and integrity. I truly felt as if he was speaking directly to me and sharing his words of wisdom for how to improve myself and work positively with others. I’d like to take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on Zig and highlight what I feel are his “Top 10” nuggets of knowledge that have stayed with me during the last 20 years.
Top 10 Zig Ziglar Quotes
#10. “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.”
#9. “People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”
#8. “If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.”
#7. “It’s not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you.”
#6. “There has never been a statue erected to honor a critic.”
#5. “If you want to reach a goal, you must ‘see the reaching’ in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal.”
#4. “If you can dream it, then you can achieve it.”
#3. “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.”
#2. “If you learn from defeat, you haven’t really lost.”
#1. “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”
Well, there you have it! If these principles are applied and sustained, they really do have the power to radically change your life in a successful way. I encourage you to explore the websites in the Suggested Zig Ziglar Resources section below for more information on this amazing man and his positive message.
What are your thoughts? Do you have other suggestions or quotes? Please feel free to ask questions or share your experiences below.
Suggested Zig Ziglar Resources
Jeremy joined Empathia (then NEAS) in 2007 as Manager, Client Care Services, then became an Account Manager/Sales Consultant in 2012. He is also a certified wellness and tobacco cessation coach. Jeremy has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Organizational Management. Prior to joining Empathia, he spent 14 years in the EAP industry in a variety of roles with another behavioral healthcare organization. Jeremy enjoys reading, photography, music, and spending time with his wife and daughters.
