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Inspire to Reach Higher:Zig Ziglar EditionA tribute to my idol, Zig Ziglar (Nov. 6 1926-Nov. 28 2012)A-Z Empowering Quotes that I.N.S.P.I.R.E.Amey Hegde

Inspire to Reach Higher - Zig Ziglar Edition*A-Z Empowering Quotes that I.N.S.P.I.R.E.Amey Hegde, Motivational Speaker & Corporate Trainer* This free Ebook has been created as a tribute to my idol, the internationally renownedmotivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar who passed away on Nov. 28 2012. Thisbook features selected quotes by Zig Ziglar and other authors from the complete book.Please feel free to share this free Ebook with your friends and contacts to spread ZigZiglar's inspirational message.Download the complete Ebook from www.ameyhegde.in/inspire-to-reach-higher.htmlFor more empowering quotes, join the Inspire to Reach Higher Facebook group

IntroductionAs an inspirational speaker I am often amazed by the power that lies in a singlequotation to transform someone’s life. Many times, I have felt recharged andenergized on reading the inspiring words of my idol Zig Ziglar. Good quotes,though short, can be profound and have the power to transform one’s life andone’s thoughts. Empowering quotes “I.N.S.P.I.R.E.” us to reach higher. They:I nfuse positive energy and zest for lifeN urture new ideas and visionsS ummarize complex concepts and ideologiesP rovide us with a new perspective of seeing thingsI nspire us to have dreamsR eveal the mindsets of successful peopleE ncourage us in times of despairThis book contains handpicked quotations by top thinkers and leaders such as ZigZiglar, Mahatma Gandhi, Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Paulo Coelho, Robin Sharma andother great minds thoughtfully arranged in alphabetically ordered sections toremind us of our inner strengths and abilities. I do hope the empowering quotesin this book will inspire you to reach higher -Amey Hegde

AcknowledgementsFirst and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to the great thinkers and leadership gurus whosequotations I have presented through this book. I am thankful to various authors, publishing houses, estates andtrusts for graciously granting permission to reproduce quotations from material owned by them. Finally, I wouldlike to thank Laurie Magers, Executive Assistant to Zig Ziglar, for taking the time to patiently go through the bookand provide valuable inputs regarding grammar and punctuation.Partial list of acknowledgements follow. If by any chance I have omitted to give credit where it is due, it is purelyaccidental and if pointed out, the error would definitely be rectified in future editions.Partial List of Acknowledgements:Quotes by Brian Tracy, reprinted with permission from Brian Tracy International 2001-2012.www.briantracy.comQuotes by Jim Rohn, reprinted with permission from Jim Rohn International 2012. Visit www.JimRohn.comQuote by Leo Buscaglia reprinted with permission from SLACK Incorporated.Quotes by Paulo Coelho reprinted with permission.Quotes by Robin Sharma reprinted with permission of Sharma Leadership International Inc. 2012. www.robinsharma.comQuotes by Viktor Frankl reprinted with permission from the Estate of Viktor Frankl, Vienna, Austria, Europe.Visit www.viktorfrankl.orgQuotes by Vince Lombardi reprinted with permission from the Family of Vince Lombardi c/o Luminary GroupLLC.Quotes by Zig Ziglar reprinted with permission from Ziglar, Inc. Visit www.ziglar.com

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YAttitudeour attitude, not your aptitude, will determine youraltitude.Zig ZiglarWe can't always choose what’s going on on the outside,but we can always choose what’s going on in the inside—our thoughts.

WBeliefhatever you truly believe, with feeling, becomesyour reality. You always act in a manner consistent withyour beliefs, especially your beliefs about yourself.Brian TracyDeveloping a strong belief in yourself and your abilitieswill provide a firm foundation to achieve success.

ChangeBe the change you want to see in the world.Mahatma GandhiChanging the world is difficult, changing yourself is fareasier.

TDreamsell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse thanthe suffering itself. And that no heart has ever sufferedwhen it goes in search of its dreams.Paulo Coelho, The AlchemistDare to dream big and to do what is required to turn itinto a reality.

TExcellencehe quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion totheir commitment to excellence, regardless of theirchosen field of endeavor.Vince LombardiFor a person who strives for excellence, one’s ownsatisfaction is often more valuable than others’appreciation.

CFocusoncentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand.The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.Alexander Graham BellWhen we focus our efforts, we develop laser-like energyto complete our task.

TGratitudehe more you express gratitude for what you have, themore you will have to express gratitude for.Zig ZiglarRe-look at the world with new eyes and give thanks for allthe good things present in your life.

HHarmonyappiness is when what you think, what you say, andwhat you do are in harmony.Mahatma GandhiWhen your actions and top values are in harmony, youfeel calm and at peace.

Individuality and UniquenessEveryone has his own specific vocation or mission inlife. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life berepeated. Thus, everyone’s task is as unique as is hisspecific opportunity to implement it.Viktor FranklYou are special and unique; accept and embrace youruniqueness.

TJoy and Happinesshe secret of happiness is simple: find out what youtruly love to do and then direct all of your energytowards doing it.Robin SharmaIf you want to be happy, find out what work makes youfeel most alive and go and do it.

TKindnessoo often we underestimate the power of a touch, asmile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honestcompliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of whichhave the potential to turn a life around.Leo BuscagliaPut kindness into action and you might just start a chainreaction!

NLearningo one lives long enough to learn everything theyneed to learn starting from scratch. To be successful,we absolutely, positively have to find people who havealready paid the price to learn the things that we needto learn to achieve our goals.Brian TracyView everyone around you as a teacher; from some, seekto learn what not to do and from others, what to do.

PMotivationeople often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well,neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend itdaily.Zig ZiglarTo remain motivated, be deaf to people who keep sayingto you that it can’t be done.

TNever Give Uphis I do know beyond any reasonable doubt.Regardless of what you are doing, if you pump longenough, hard enough and enthusiastically enough,sooner or later the effort will bring forth the reward.Zig ZiglarRealize that when you feel like giving up, you may just beinches away from the winning line.

YObstaclesou measure the size of the accomplishment by theobstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals.Booker T. WashingtonWe may not realize it when we are facing them, butobstacles that we face and overcome only make usstronger.

PPositive Attitudeositive thinking won’t let you do anything, but it willlet you do everything. better than negative thinkingwill.Zig ZiglarThe positive thinker seeks to answer the question "howcan I do it?", rather than simply saying "it can't be done."

TQuestioninghere is something about a well-worded question thatoften penetrates to the heart of the matter and triggersnew ideas and insights.Brian TracyAsking better questions will get you better answers whichhelp you succeed.

TRelationshipshe best way to make your spouse and children feelsecure is not with big deposits in bank accounts, butwith little deposits of thoughtfulness and affection inthe “love account.”Zig ZiglarEnsure that people who matter to you always feel caredfor and accepted.

SSuccessuccess is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by theperson you become.Jim RohnTrue success consists of becoming all you can be, offulfilling your highest potential.

LTime Managementack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. Weall have twenty-four hour days.Zig ZiglarDetermine your top priorities in life and keep asidesufficient time for them in your schedule.

TUnderstandinghree-fourths of the miseries and misunderstandingsin the world will disappear if we step into the shoes ofour adversaries and understand their standpoint.Mahatma GandhiTo truly understand a person, stop talking and startlistening.

AVisionll successful people, men and women, are bigdreamers. They imagine what their future could be,ideal in every respect, and then they work every daytoward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.Brian TracyForm a clear mental vision of your ideal life before youstart taking action to achieve it.

Wealth and MoneyWhen we do more than we are paid to do, eventuallywe will be paid more for what we do.Zig ZiglarIf you enjoy what you do, excel at it and find a way toserve others with it, the money will follow.

WXpectationinners make a habit of manufacturing their ownpositive expectations in advance of the event.Brian TracyExpect great things from yourself and then put in the hardwork needed to meet those expectations.

IYearningf you really want something badly enough, there areno limits on what you can achieve.Brian TracyWhen you really want something deeply and take massiveaction, you can achieve wonders.

Zig ZiglarWise words from the master of motivationThe most practical, beautiful, workable philosophy inthe world won’t work – if you won’t.Zig Ziglar(1926-2012)“The Master of Motivation” Zig Ziglar has been described as “One of America’s Icons,”“the salesman’s salesman” and “A legacy that will forever impact our history.” Helpingpeople to achieve long-term balanced success based on his philosophy of character,attitude and skills, he has impacted more than a quarter billion people and continues tomake a difference in the lives of those who act on his philosophy.