Investing in Others Quotes

Despite everything I've been through, despite being a kid with a spotty background, the Cleveland Browns stuck their neck out and risked taking me and put their faith and belief in me, and I won't let them down.

I love people for giving me their time. It's a privilege - I make the most of it.

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.

I feel like the closest that we get to fulfilling our calling is making a difference in other people's lives. I feel like it's different for everybody. Our purpose and our calling are different. We're all called to do different things. But some way, somehow, it has to be impacting other people. If not, what are you doing? How does it have an impact? How does it have an eternal impact? It has to be investing in other people, somehow making a difference in their lives. When we do that, I really believe that we'll fulfill why we're here and what we're supposed to do.

Most people yearn to contribute, make the world a better place and have success.... all at the same time... Make sure to give your business a background, a mission and a story. That might be the most important step part of any venture. And remember, giving may be the best investment you ever make.

I could fill my whole time doing interviews, speaking to crowds, and there's this natural human tendency because of our culture to think that the more people I talk to, the bigger the impact I'll have, and yet Jesus didn't spend His time just speaking to the masses. He spent the bulk of his time with a small group of people.

The moment you discover in life that it's not about yourself, that it is about investing in others, I think you're entering a steadier state to be a great leader. Because above all, I think the main quality of a leader is to be a human being. There's no reason you are special because you happen to have this job or these responsibilities.

I feel deeply responsible as a leader to pay it forward.

Other people might buy a Rolls-Royce. I'd rather encourage people to be creative.

You invest in someone based on how much they invest in you.

People are the stocks into which we are to invest our time ... the best of all investments you can make is to help people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. You can make a commitment right here and now ... I'm asking you today not to graduate but commence a new life for God every step of the way.

This country is a place that you've got to stay invested in.

You give to get. Whether it's helping someone or training a kid, I believe you will be rewarded in some way.

Young Thug, he gave me all the jewels. He literally paid me to leave the neighborhood.

Commit yourself to an organization or cause that genuinely fires you up.

You decide to give your trust over to somebody. And if you don't decide to, then for me, it's really not worth going into collective enterprises; you should just work alone.

The true mark of a Christian leader is trying to build up other people. Raise up other leaders!

What I love about the TED is that it's not, 'Hey, take this check and enjoy.' It's, 'Do something with this, and we'll help you.' I think that's the most beautiful prize I've ever heard of.

If you're lucky enough to do well, it's your responsibility to send the elevator back down.

The true nature of all wealth is temporary; those who have wealth must here and now do good deeds that will live for a long time.

Doing deals doesn't yield the deep rewards that come from building up people.

You must give to get, You must sow the seed, before you can reap the harvest.

If I have extra money, I always love to support my friends who're making art.

You've got to invest your own time, invest your own resources into creating a better world, not only for yourself but for the people you surround yourself with.

Not to sound cliche, but some of the first things that I bought were for my homies and my team: making sure the people that helped me and ensured my security and safety during my come-up, while I was broke, had the opportunity to be okay.