Brian Weiner

Category: Lessons From The Mountain

The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.
I choose to live by choice, not chance; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to make changes, not excuses; to excel, not to compete. I choose self-esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, not to the random opinions of others.
A great mentor helps you achieve what seems impossible.
As an entrepreneur building a business, you need to respect yourself and surround yourself with people you respect. Do not lie, steal or cheat. Make your word your bond an always stand by your word. When you’re wrong, own up to it and make good on the deal. Treat others as you’d want to be treated.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.
Friendship is born at the moment one person looks at the other, and says, “What! You too? I thought I was the only one!“
Life is short…and if you’re not careful, you’ll spend so much time doing everything you ‘have’ to do that you’ll run out of time for the things that bring you joy. Make space. It’s never convenient. It’s always worth it.
He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.
Sometimes, I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.
Don’t let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning.