“I won't compete with anybody. I love to compete with my own body. When God closes a door against me, I should not attempt to bang on it. And if God gives me a key to open a door, I should not misuse that key!”
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Israelmore Ayivor
“Ballot papers do not define leaders. Leadership is defined by conviction, vision, passion and inspiration.”
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“Developing and having a positive outlook is never a coincidence; it’s a choice. You can choose to look horrible or admirable; that is no business of another person. The mind is the distillery, where all choices are brewed.”
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Israelmore Ayivor
“Stress is equivalent to weapons of mass destruction armed for wrong reasons. The difference is that, it is less costly as compared to the atomic bombs! However, it destroys faster!”
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Israelmore Ayivor
“Whatever negative things people think and say about you is enough to bring you down provided you belief that it carries a weight that can push you hard. Don't agree to accept what critics say; be prepared to silence them by doing what they think you can't do!”
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Israelmore Ayivor
“Never let someone who draws a line and say you can't cross it intimidate you. Don't be discouraged when someone says you can't do it. You might have been the only one sent to do it.”
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Israelmore Ayivor
“Friends can speed up your steps or slow down your pace. Leaders choose friends wisely; they are aware of the consequences.”
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“The more positive you think the earlier you will discover opportunities and the easier you will overcome obstacles.”
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“Connect with people who are going where you are going. Don’t hate people. The person you may need later may be likened to the bridge you have destroyed after crossing it. You’ll need that bridge when returning.”
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Israelmore Ayivor
“Me: I am very busy now. Can you please excuse me for few minutes?
She: Oh ok. But why are you sweating all over your body?
Me: I am very busy, that is why. I am dreaming extra-large dreams.”
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“Strike the rock and the water will flow; don’t wait to brag about why you alone can hit the rock for water to flow; just go and do it because the world is thirsty! Your potentials are in put in you by God because he knows there is a need to be fulfilled; awaken it and present it to us!”
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“Don’t predict the condition of the entire day by the state of the morning. You don’t judge a book by its cover. A cloudy morning is no guarantee for a rainy day!”
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“You have to know who to keep near you and those you should be far away from.”
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“We will drink what we thirst for and eat what we hunger for if we allow ourselves to be used for what we were created for!”
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Israelmore Ayivor
“Leaders are deep thinkers. They don’t relax for problem to lay eggs before they attempt dealing with them.”
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