April 2010
8 posts
“When you accept money in payment for your effort, you do so only on the...”
– Atlas Shrugged
“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made...”
– Hunter Stockton Thompson (via ryancraven)
436. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
Word.
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Grip Grand - Poppin’ Pockets From a...
The Death of Men?
A few days ago I finished reading “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt”. Put quite simply, my mouth hung open for almost the entirety of this book. I couldn’t believe that a human being like TR existed on this earth.
His work ethic was unmatched, his morals were uncompromising, and most importantly, to me, he stuck to his word. A quick example: At one point during his unbelievably...
“Like all Americans, I like big things: big prairies, big forests and mountains,...”
– Theodore Roosevelt
“Good luck, for your sake I hope heaven and hell are really there, but I...”
– Modest Mouse - Ocean Breathes Salty: Does this line scare the hell out of anyone else?
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With the Same Sword They Knight You, They're Gonna...
I believe your biggest competition in life should be with yourself. As you push yourself, and become better, and stronger, your expectations will grow. However, not just with yourself, other peoples expectations of you will grow as well. They’ll hold you to a higher standard.
If you’re extremely neat and organized, slack off a bit, and suddenly you’re a slob. If you’re...