Thought for the Week
This is the "Thought for the Week" archive. Here, you will find a curated collection of inspiring and thought-provoking quotes from notable figures that I have shared via weekly WhatsApp messages with my family and friends.
The section begins with the first quote I ever shared, "The Paradoxical Commandments", it's also my favorite.
Thought For The Week - No. 001
Date: 28 Apr 2014
The Paradoxical Commandments
These commandments have gotten me through times when my faith in good has been tested. I hope they bring you courage when you need it the most. - Sajju Jain
"People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.
People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.
People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.”
Author: Kent M. Keith from The Silent Revolution: Dynamic Leadership in the Student Council
The remaining quotes are presented in reverse chronological order, with the most recent quote at the top. I recommend reading one per week, and taking the time to implement any insights gained before moving on to the next one.
