Charles Kemmons Wilson (January 5, 1913 – February 12, 2003) was the founder of the Holiday Inn chain of hotels.
Remember, a person who wins success may have been counted out many times before. He wins because he refuses to give up.
I like to work half a day. I don't care of it's the first twelve hours or the second twelve hurs. I just put in my half every day. It keeps me out of trouble.
My own success was attended by quite a few failures along the way. But I refused to make the biggest mistake of all: worrying too much about making mistakes.
The most successful people are those who take pride in their work, pride in their family It is great to attain wealth, but money is really just one way - and hardly the best way - to keep score.
Work only a half a day. It makes no difference which half-the first 12 hours or the last 12 hours.
A successful person realizes his personal responsibility for self-motivation. He starts with himself because he possesses the key to his own ignition switch.
Sometimes the first step is the hardest: coming up with an idea. Coming up with an idea should be like sitting on a pin-it should make you jump up and do something.
The best surprise is no surprise.
I like to work half a day. I don't care if it is the first 12 hours or the second 12 hours.
Work is the master key that opens the door to all opportunities.
Put opportunity ahead of security.