Hale Irwin Quotes

Well, you know, a lot of people look at the negative things, the things that they did wrong and - which I do. But I like to stress on the things I did right, because there are certain things that I like to look at from a positive standpoint that are just positive reinforcement.

A positive attitude is something everyone can work on, and everyone can learn how to employ it.

I don't do anything out of negativity anymore.

I don't waste any time at all. I have no time at all for people who are being very negative or people who are very whiny or people who feel sorry for themselves. I tend to go to them and just say, you don't understand how incredible life is and how precious it is.

I want to be a better person in every aspect. I really don't feel I've in anyway fulfilled my potential in every area of my life. But I'm optimistic.

I keep a journal, and every day I write down one great play that I had that day. I don't write down any negatives.

I'm actually improving.

I had to learn how to think as a positive human being, before anything.

The thing is, we live in a contemporary world, and being able to make yourself the best person you can possible be can be difficult. But as long as you're trying to figure it out, and you're really looking in the right direction, everything's going to be all right.

I think what I can do is to focus more on what I'm good at and see if I can improve on these positive qualities so that I can continue on the path I'm on now.

If you keep a healthy state of mind, you give yourself a great chance to bring out the best in yourself.

I am trying to grow and I am trying to improve every single day.

I've learned to go out and focus on what I can control, like how hard I work and my attitude and whether I'm happy or not. I've really tried to focus on those things.

All I can control is myself and just keep having a positive attitude.

I always try and do my best and put out the best and find the best in me, as well. But I'm not thinking about it beforehand.

Inspiration comes from within yourself. One has to be positive. When you're positive, good things happen.

Whatever that day has given, you have to make it the best of the best. That's one thing I've learned over my years. On days when you can't make everything what you want, do what you do best, make it as positive as possible, and go from there. Learn from your mistakes.

I am convinced after more than 50 years in the field of motivation that anyone who wants to learn to look at life and/or their circumstances in a positive light can do so.

The desire for self-improvement is vital. There is no point in pushing children; they need to be the ones who want to learn new skills.

Do not think of your faults, still less of other's faults; look for what is good and strong, and try to imitate it. Your faults will drop off, like dead leaves, when their time comes.

I invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like.

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.

I've always been motivated more by negative comments than by positive ones. I know what I do well. Tell me what I don't do well.

Every job is an opportunity to be a better person.

Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it.