John Patrick Hickey

There is only one way to success, wealth and achievement and that is through a lot of hard work.

I can tell you without question that there is one key element that makes the difference between those who succeed and those who do not. That element is action.

Success-minded people make a decision to achieve a goal and never have to make that decision again. They will be faced with a choice or some new circumstances to deal with, but the decision to achieve the goal is not in question. They have only to make adjustments along the way.

The greatest weapon you have, and the one that will see you through anything, is a settled determination that you will achieve your dream.

Only the foolish insist on making their own mistakes when they can learn from the mistakes of others. Only the wise will understand that success leaves clues, and those clues are there for you to use to achieve great things.

If you are serious about your goals and you truly desire to achieve your dreams, you must write them down.

How we talk effects our lives in two very important ways. It shows how we think of others and how we think of ourselves. The fascinating thing is they always run together.

Successful people have always been the ones to learn from the mistakes of others as well as from their successes.

No matter how you choose to act, that is the person you will become.

The best decisions are always made quickly and changed slowly, not made slowly and changed quickly.

Asking questions is not a matter of weakness or of being uninformed. In fact, people who ask a lot of questions tend to achieve more and learn more than those who do not.

Each person has the potential to be good and productive, yet I also know that many people never begin to tap their true potential. It is human nature to surrender to the lowest common denominator. We must purposely strive to move ahead and achieve.

Always our action counts for our success, not our time.

The road to success and achievement can be a busy highway _ crowded and noisy, full of hazards and tie-ups. Every now and then, you need to take the side roads, get away from the rush, and enjoy the trip.

Success-minded people know that nothing is without a reason.

Nothing happens without action!

If you want to achieve success, there cannot be a Plan B.

There is nothing better in the whole world than to know you have set a goal and achieved it.