B. C. Forbes Quotes
Backboneless employees are too ready to attribute the success of others to luck. Luck is usually the fruit of intelligent application. The man who is intent on making the most of his opportunities is too busy to bother about luck.
Topics
Ambition
Determination
Opportunity
Proactivity
Hard Work
Individual Responsiblity, Personal Responsibility
Meritocracy
Perseverance
Work Ethic
Intelligent
Achievement Mindset
Career Success
Hard Work Pays Off
Positive Mindset
Self Motivation
Success Mindset
Taking Ownership
effort and success
Luck Vs Effort
Citations
Forbes, B. C. Forbes Epigrams: 1000 Thoughts on Life and Business. B. C. Forbes Publishing Company, 1922, p. 86.
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