Inspiring Quotes from The Runway of Life: Joe’s Pearls of Wisdom Part I
During my forth-year of undergraduate study, I was awarded with the bestseller The Runway of Life written by Peter Legge for my outstanding academic achievement and internship experience. I have personally found this book very inspiring and motivating. I have read over this book many times and encouraged many of my friends to read this book as well.
In this article, I will share ten inspiring statements from Joe’s Pearls of Wisdom chapter with you. They are good inspiring quotes to start and end your presentations with. I will also point out the circumstances where each could be included in presentation.
| Inspiring Quotes | Application Status |
| “If you haven’t experienced the bottom, you wouldn’t appreciate the top.” | During Financial Crisis or economic downturns, this is a good quote to inspire the crowd. |
| “Never question who takes more, just give more.” | Encourage people to give referrals and help others. |
| “Alone, you are only as good as your reach; you must join hands with others.” | Encourage the crowd to join forces. |
| “In most cases, a business fails because the guy at the top can’t see the bottom.” | Facilitate good communication within an organization |
| “Most people haven’t planned for life after 65.” | Encourage aged individuals to be more active. |
| “I have low tolerance for people who are competent but don’t show confidence.” | Encourage people to be more confident. |
| “Why buy a high-powered car if you aren’t going to drive it.” | Encourage people to save more money. |
| “Everything is relative, some things are relevant and some things are not.” | Encourage people to be more focused. |
| “I’d rather have someone with experience and no money than someone with money and no experience” | Encourage continuous learning |
| “Always play to your advantage, know your strengths - and your weakness.” | Encourage people to know better about themselves. |
Source: Page 23 - 31, The Runway of Life written by Peter Legge.
To see more inspiring quotes, read the article Inspiring Quotes from The Runway of Life: Joe’s Pearls of Wisdom Part II.
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