Episodes of Living: Top 11 Quotes by Peter J. Daniels

Peter J. Daniels

"...the best platform speaker in the world" -- Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.

Periodically, I go through my archives of people who have influenced my life and pull one or two out and pick lessons from them to brace the issues of life. Today and tomorrow, I want us to consider the life of Peter J. Daniels. Today, I will share my top 11 quotes from him and then tomorrow I will share simple and powerful lessons from his life.

Peter J. Daniels is a well-known and respected Australian Christian international business statesman. He is author of over twenty books and numerous business programs. From a poor and illiterate background, he self educated himself in numerous fields including law, psychology, business, politics, and business. By the grace of God, he fought his way through personal and family challenges to influence many in the world through his entrepreneurial success, speaking and writing.

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Let’s consider these quotes by Peter J. Daniels:

#1. "You must accept that you can change and that a pattern of principles adhered to and used repeatedly will not only direct your life, but change it permanently."

#2. "Dreaming illustrates your hidden capacities and your unawakened ability."

#3. "Success is having consistent work habits."

#4. "Having a long term goal provides a catalyst for motivation at every waking moment."

#5. "Mastery over procrastination, do it now!"

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#6. "When you accept that success has a price, the pain becomes tolerable."

#7. "You can change your life by changing your habits."

#8. "Prayer puts you in touch with the infinite and prepares your mind for the finite."

#9. "Without a plan the goal may be evident, but something is missing; there is no bridge or mechanism to use to cross from fantasy to reality."

#10. "Success is…understanding that we can all overcome rejection and become stronger in spite of it."

#11. "I studied law, accountancy, philosophy, theology, modern ancient history, politics and economics – I found out that the mind is like a muscle and it could be developed."

These are simple and powerful quotes that can keep you going in life when you come face to face with challenges and how to make things happen.

Have you been inspired? Which of the quotes is your favourite? Share below.

COMING UP TOMORROW:

Life Lessons from Peter J. Daniels

Peter J. Daniels Speaking to an audience.

Synopsis: What can we learn from a man who was uneducated, illiterate, poor and with less family advantages but rose to become a global business leader, author and speaker? You can discover his secrets to success and influence tomorrow.