Alan Cohen Quotes

Your income reflects your self-identity. Your impact reveals your personal story.

It's pretty much about doing what you love and following your dreams. It sounds really corny, but it's so real.

Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive

The fulfilling life, the distinctive life, the relevant life, is an achievement... To do whatever you do for no reason other than you love it and believe in its importance.

If the search for riches were sure to be successful, though I should become a groom with a whip in my hand to get them, I will do so. As the search may not be successful, I will follow after that which I love.

If you can get yourself to read 30 minutes a day, you're going to double your income every year.

I don't look at myself as being famous. I look at myself as an athlete. If the money is there, I'd be happy, but I have to be happy within myself first.

Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work hard on your job, you can make a living. If you work hard on yourself, you can make a fortune... Income seldom exceeds personal development.

Some of us have a relentless urge to attempt what we can never be good at and neglect our true calling.

Income seldom exceeds personal development.

I don't think there's ever a time where I step back and say I wish I was something different. I'm doing what I love to do.

The first consideration for all, throughout life, is the earning of a living.

It's more important to grow your income than cut your expenses. It's more important to grow your spirit that cut your dreams.

If every young person pursued their greatest passion and then said, 'What part of this can be applied to social good?' You don't have to choose between being successful and being a philanthropist.

Instead of always asking how to get others to approve of you... learn to ask: What do I really want, the applause of the crowds or to quietly have my own life?

If you can create a career built on passion, your chances for success, fulfillment, and longevity are far greater than if you take any old job simply for the paycheck.

I think you take whatever it is that you would do for free and you figure out the way to do it.

Everything has its own place and function. That applies to people, although many don't seem to realize it, stuck as they are in the wrong job, the wrong marriage, or the wrong house. When you know and respect your Inner Nature, you know where you belong. You also know where you don't belong.

Most people didn't pursue their passions simply because of the promise of a paycheck. They pursued them because they couldn't imagine doing anything else with their lives.

As my I guess, career's advancing, for lack of a better word, I'm becoming a lot more passionate for the jobs that I do. So, it becomes easier when you like what you do.

Financial security is a constant in my life. I allow my income to constantly expand, no matter what the newspapers and economists say. I move beyond my present income, and I go beyond the economic forecasts. I do not listen to people out there telling me how far I can go or what I can do.

I love what I do, and when I don't love what I do, I'll make a change...I can't be the candy queen forever.

Turning toward what you deeply love saves you

To double your income, triple your investment in self-development.

Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction