5 Valuable Life Lessons From Abraham Lincoln

1. “I will prepare and some day my chance will come.”

Famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar once said, “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.” If you sometimes feel that luck is not smiling on you, maybe it’s because you are not preparing hard enough. The opportunity is there, but you are not quite ready to grab it. Work hard. Your time will come.

2. “Whatever you are, be a good one.”

Focus on being good at whatever you choose to do. Whether you are a salesman or a teacher, be a good one. Whatever you do, do it well.

3. “I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.”

Focus on getting better. Make a goal and ensure that you are moving towards your goal at all times. You may make slow progress but make sure you are making progress at all times.

“Success is steady progress toward one’s personal goals.” – Jim Rohn

4. “I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.”

Jim Rohn once said, “Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.” Learning is a never ending process. Stay focused on learning new skills.

“If you want to earn more, learn more.” – Zig Ziglar

5. “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

Take action. One thing that separate winners from losers more than anything else is that winners take action. Successful people are highly action-oriented. Don’t procrastinate. Do it now.

“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” – Napoleon Hill