Tag Archives: Success

Thought For the Day: Success Is Not Measured By What A Man Accomplishes, But By the Opposition He Has Encountered and the Courage With Which He Has Maintained the Struggle Against Overwhelming Odds

Posted on August 26, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Success is not measured by what a man accomplishes, but by the opposition he has encountered and the courage with which he has maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” – Charles Lindbergh

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What Do Critics Know?

Posted on August 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

What Do Critics Know?by Michael DoyleCritics are those with little ability,Often bashing those with greater capability.While the talented few find their success good,It’s a confusing arrangement seldom understood.Those without skill find talent self-indulgent,And seldom suffer to give others acknowledgment.Unimaginative translates … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Nature Is A Totally Efficient, Self-Regenerating System. If We Discover the Laws that Govern This System … Sustainability Will Follow

Posted on July 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Nature is a totally efficient, self-regenerating system. IF we discover the laws that govern this system and live synergistically within them, sustainability will follow, and humankind will be a success.” – R. Buckminster Fuller

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First Principles: Nothing In This World Can Take the Place of Persistence. Persistence and Determination Alone Are Omnipotent

Posted on April 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Government For the People Must Depend For Its Success On the Intelligence, the Morality, the Justice, and the Interest of the People Themselves

Posted on January 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.” – Grover Cleveland

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Thought For the Day: Without Continual Growth and Progress, Such Words As Improvement, Achievement, and Success Have No Meaning

Posted on January 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” – Benjamin Franklin Whether your New Year’s resolutions be based on virtues as Franklin chose or some other set of goals, his system is nearly … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Secret of Success Is To Do the Common Things Uncommonly Well

Posted on December 26, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.” – John D. Rockefeller

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Under One Star

Posted on December 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Under One Starby Michael DoyleDamn that cancel culture,Believing it has a right to nurtureHatred toward the founders of this land.I don’t think they really understand.We need to bring hope to tomorrow.It’s time to move past the sorrow.We need to remember … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Coming Together Is A Beginning; Keeping Together Is Progress; Working Together Is Success

Posted on November 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry J. Ford (Don’t be confused by distorting optics put in place to displace blame. The Democrats are great at Obfuscation. True masters of deception.)

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Thought For the Day: Patience, Persistence and Perspiration Make an Unbeatable Combination For Success

Posted on November 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill

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