“Giving back involves a certain amount of giving up.” ― Colin Powell
“None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.” ― Colin Powell
“Failure is a part of life and you have to learn to deal with it. Failure is something that is part of life’s cycle and it’s from failure that you gain life experience.” ― Colin Powell
“The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort.” ― Colin Powell
“Always focus on the front windshield and not the rearview mirror.” ― Colin Powell
“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.” ― Colin Powell
“Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.” ― Colin Powell
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” ― Colin Powell
“Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds.” ― Colin Powell
“The freedom to be your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.” ― Colin Powell
“Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.” ― Colin Powell
“Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.” ― Colin Powell
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” ― Colin Powell
“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” ― Colin Powell
“Faults are yours to fix, not to curse.” ― Colin Powell
“As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.” ― Colin Powell
“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.” ― Colin Powell
“Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.” ― Colin Powell
“Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.” ― Colin Powell
“Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.” ― Colin Powell
“You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.” ― Colin Powell
“Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.” ― Colin Powell
“No matter how significant or life-changing your greatest hit or miss might be, neither even begins to define who you are. Each of us is a product of all our experiences and all our interactions with other people. To cite calculus, we are the area under the curve.” ― Colin Powell
“Always show more kindness than seems necessary because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.” ― Colin Powell
“It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.” ― Colin Powell
“Don’t let your ego get too close to your position so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.” ― Colin Powell
“The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.” ― Colin Powell
“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.” ― Colin Powell
“Be careful what you choose: You may get it.” ― Colin Powell
“It ain’t where you start in life, it’s where you end up, and what you did along the way.” ― Colin Powell
“Never let your ego get so close to your position that when your position goes, your ego goes with it.” ― Colin Powell
“You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.” ― Colin Powell
“Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard. Learn from the pros, observe them, seek them out as mentors and partners. But remember that even the pros may have leveled out in terms of their learning and skills. Sometimes even the pros can become complacent and lazy.” ― Colin Powell
“Don’t just count your days, make your days count.” ― Colin Powell
“The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.” ― Colin Powell
“Trust is the glue that holds people together and is the lubricant that keeps an organization moving forward.” ― Colin Powell
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” ― Colin Powell
“All work is honorable. Always do your best because someone is watching.” ― Colin Powell
“Have a vision. Be demanding.” ― Colin Powell
“Whenever you start – give it your best. The opportunities are there to be anything you want to be. But wanting to be someone isn’t enough; dreaming about it isn’t enough; thinking about it isn’t enough. You’ve got to study for it, work for it, fight for it with all your heart and soul, because nobody is going to hand it to you.” ― Colin Powell
“Get mad, then get over it.” ― Colin Powell
“Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.” ― Colin Powell
“Time is passing, … We have to look at the reality of the situation and … redouble our efforts and get on with it.” ― Colin Powell
“I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.” ― Colin Powell
