Assegid Habtewold Quotes

Initially, the world forces you to appease it and conform. If you do so, they despise you. If you stick your gun, finally, they will celebrate you. So, don't give in too soon.

Pride begins when someone starts to assume that s/he is the custodian of all truths and attempts to be right in all circumstances, which is IMPOSSIBLE!

It's not a proper feedback if it's given to flatter and/or belittle someone. True feedback should be given to empower someone perform better.

Individuals who are obsessed with competing with themselves alone don't have time to compete with others and, most importantly, to judge others...

If you develop self-criticism, it won't be that much harder to receive the criticism of others.

To get along with others, and also become a successful leader know how to provide tailor made feedback that leads to performance improvement...

Our values define who we're. Never met great persons who kept compromising their values. Let's go beyond lip service to defend our values...

Serious people make a decision to read your fully story before they write you off. Don't worry about those who don't have time to know you.

Altering our distressing emotions is an uphill battle. When you experience undesirable emotional outburst, try to alter the thought behind.

Who knows, you may be that close. You could be uncovering a blind spot or two away to take your career to the next height...

Many of the confusions, conflicts, and disarrays that are rampant in today's organizations, communities, and nations could have been avoided if leaders have solid self-awareness...

Enjoy every blessing you can get from ever setback and quickly move on. Don't dwell too much on a setback. Don't miss out other blessings ahead...

True life begins when you resolve not to quit, downplay failure, stop apologizing of who you're, and refrain from appeasing others. Begin living!

Every new self-discovery leads you to more wholeness, opens your heart, makes you humble, and a better person to serve and love others." Page 8

Some people don't want to take time to differentiate between what is mystical and the truth; and what is cultural and biblical. Don't be lazy!

Long ago, I stopped buying- let alone reading, books that talk about organizational success but fail to emphasize the importance of TRUST

If they're uncomfortable to who you are, maybe they're not your native flock. Find your own, liberate yourself and live as you meant to be.

The few people who earned my respect are those who are predictable in their character but totally unpredictable the way they think!

With increased self-awareness comes focus... We become selective. We refrain from jumping to grab every opportunity that comes on our way...

You can't beat your own expectations. The latter set the tone, and shape who you've become, and who you would end up becoming...

If you closely scrutinize relationships everywhere that struggle, in most cases, it is due to lack of self-awareness of one or both parties...

Your haters may stage fake games that they know you cannot win so that you may fail and put that blame on you and in turn doubt yourself.

Take away your eyes from your past failures, current limitations, and future fears. Be hopeful, believe in yourself, be bold, and move on...

I'm no more ashamed of my weaknesses. The more you embrace them, the more you free up your energy and time to focus on your strengths...

Increase your self-awareness up to the point where you shouldn't depend on the opinions of others about who you truly are...

In this season of thanksgiving, I'm equally grateful to the people who said NO. I didn't see it then, I see it now. Thank you!

PROMISING, VOWING...cannot earn us trust. Trust can't be generated overnight. No SHORT CUT! It takes DOING over a very long period of time.

Gravity keeps your body down from flying high. On the other hand, nothing can keep you down from outperforming yourself and from continually growing to become excellent.

Until you know someone's full story, it is just a guess to determine whether s/he is pride full or humble, out of touch with reality or grounded.

Regardless of life- which is full of obstacles and disappointments, we can make it to our dream place if we stop the blame game...

I try my best to surround myself with people who're smarter than I'm; individuals who add values; who stretch me; optimistic & full of light

I hate backbiters; they take my light out. I hate bitter people. Admire those who forgive & people who don't harbor hurt; feel energized...

Don't allow people to define you based on reading the abstract of your story without even reading chapter 1. Continue to write the remaining chapters.

Blaming our past for not taking action to change our destiny for good is taken from a weak man's playbook...

In this chaotic and diverse world, the human race wouldn't have survived and co-exited, thanks to universally shared values. Saved by values!

People are attracted to leaders who are skillful in motivating them to become more, do more, and achieve more...

We should use discernment to connect dots, avoid traps, and make wise judgments without becoming too judgmental, suspicious, and faultfinders.

True determination is betting on your solemn decision regardless of the gloomy realities surrounding the thing you resolved to pursue.

When you put yourself and your interest ahead of the people you intend to serve, it doesn't take long to find out that it's a recipe for disappointment.

I've many reasons why I believe that every individual I meet is a greatness material; I don't have any reason to think otherwise except that person's self doubt.

Smile and be happy because there is no one in this whole world like you. You're lucky because you're alive and breathing. Show gratitude and show it genuinely.

Your track record, and great achievements may prompt people to invest their resources such as time and money, not their heart.

Wanting to be the best in what you do but unwilling to be slain by critics on the way to your top is a recipe to remain mediocre...

When you stop worrying about your shortcomings, you deny your enemies, rivals, and/or competitors lethal weapons they may use to attack and defeat you.

When people violate your values, they have excuses for doing so. For instance, they may misconceive your quest for responsiveness as being annoying...

Change is a constant but that does not mean we MUST change everything. There MUST be things we MUST NOT change at all in our life and organization.

Whenever someone 'pretends' as perfect, never made a mistake, error, sin in his life, I know that he has never been in the field...

Embrace the right values that may enable you achieve self-leadership & self-discipline, and show commitment to these values unconditionally.

When we hesitate to change on time, we predispose ourselves to miss the boat that would take us to our envious future...

When leaders lack self-awareness, they doubt themselves; uncertain about their abilities; unclear about the direction to take on each turn, and more...

If EXCELLENCE is one of your values, not only you self-critic and evaluate your performance consistently, you BEG others for honest feedback...

When the people under your influence notice that you stopped growing, they look somewhere to get fed; they search for another influencer...

If you're a true student of the truth, you may easily get frustrated when people try to make points based on mysticism and cultural beliefs.

You should author the narration of your life and organization. If you don't, someone will, and you may not like it.

Setbacks are common enemies of both achievers and people whose dream cut short. The difference is that the former persist against continual setbacks while the latter quit.

Don't go for knockout in one punch, if your desire is to stay longer in the fight and thrive; go for outlasting them. Take the higher road.

You're unstoppable not because you're stronger than your challenges/competitors. It's because you're consistent. You won't quit easily!!!

No one cared when you were doing nothing. If they now criticize, ridicule, & character assassinate you means you're doing something great...

When you feel like you're crazy because you think differently than the people around you, God sends a confirmation that you've not lost it.

You can only manage your thoughts, not your emotions. What are the emotions you're experiencing right now? What are the associated thoughts? Can you alter your thoughts? Practice! It's possible...

If your focus is on your failures, limitations, & fears, you've one sure destination. You'll get drowned. If not now, at the end of the day!

If our mission is grand & our vision is glorious, we need great values that match our ambition or else, we toil in vain...

If s/he is intimidated by your achievements so far, s/he shouldn't be in your future because s/he cannot handle what is coming...

The people who care about you may not tell you your blind spots fearing to offend/hurt you. Open up and ask their feedback and get enlightened.

Your ability to discern key people in your life and organization before you bring them in saves you lots of time, trouble, and regrets... Watch out!!!

There must not be any single person in the world whom you should allow to rent a portion of your heart. Don't hold grudge. Forgive and move on...

It is an illusion to worry about pride without having those things that may predispose someone to fall into the trap of pride...

Building trust takes long- years, sometimes decades. It takes a second, a word, or a misstep to lose it. Regaining trust takes even longer.

If I have to choose between a person who has everything but loyalty and another who has nothing but loyalty, I go for the latter. Go loyal!

Success is relative. We shouldn't compare the financial success between a person born into riches and the one born into abject poverty.

You shouldn't allow people who hurt you to occupy a fraction of your heart. Forgive and move on, especially in this season of thanksgiving.

My hat is always off to those straight shooters. I love you!!! I've changed because of your constructive feedback...

The best revenge to get on your distractors is taking the high road. Avoid playing their game, following their murky rules.

Having the big picture in mind enables us to overcome the day to day routines that attempt to distract us from pursuing our dream.

The worst weapon of your enemy, rival, competitor, distractor is creating self-doubt in you and/or your team. They cannot win you without first destroying your self-worth.

When you get obsessed about yourself and remain busy in promoting yourself, you will quickly learn to that people forgot about you the moment you were out of their sight. On the other hand, when you put other's interest in your heart and give your best to serve them wholeheartedly, prepare to be surprised that you earned a special and lasting place in their heart.

Even if we've inherited a flawed past with so many disadvantages, we've the unlimited power to use today and inherit a glorious tomorrow...

Curiosity is a worthwhile virtue than certainty. While the former leads to grow, the latter muzzles your growth and results in stagnation...

Even if you communicate sincerely and your intentions are upright, if people don't have trust, they speculate your every move...

Desire activates the potential that was coined within you. You cannot unleash your potential without stepping up your desire to succeed...

When we generalize and judge people quickly without taking ample time, we've chosen a shortcut. It's superficial of us, and a lack of wisdom.

You shouldn't feel terrible or flattered because of someone's opinion concerning who you truly are. No body knows you more than yourself.

Don't allow one setback to define you. Your true self is beyond measure. Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Move on to where you flourish.

No one is perfect. We all have weaknesses and limitations. Some can't be fixed. But, at least, a leader shouldn't find herself blindsided...

When you give feedback, make sure to give some examples. You listen well: I know that because you ask questions, nod your head, maintain eye contact, and so on.

No one deserves to rent your heart, especially those who hurt you. Your heart is precious and deserves to store your great memories!

If your destiny is glorious, a protracted journey filled with ups and downs is ahead of you. Sit down and strategize to outlast your challenges.

Sharing certain important core values is one of the key factors that determine the chemistry of a relationship/partnership.

People define you based on what you value...

When you become self aware, you know your uniqueness, strengths, and limitations too. You become easy to work with others. You also avoid competing with others unhealthily.

More than the clarity we need to have about what MUST change, we need to have even more clarity about what MUST NOT change...

If one door closes, another opens. As far as you're growing and updating yourself, the world craves to have a piece of you.

I no longer think that laziness is all about being idle. I now know when I become lazy- when I stop learning new things, and cease to grow.

Controversy precedes Popularity. If you're scared of becoming controversial, you won't see your sun of popularity rise.

Your mind is working on your future based on a suggestion. The question is on whose suggestion it's working on: Yours or others?

Mostly, we think that a self-expressive person is egotistical. That may be true but what about someone who refrains from expressing himself to protect his ego from bruised?

The world won't be loyal and burden itself to those who are having one skill and talent any longer. Make yourself useful and indispensable...

When you violate the law of growth, your influence winds down, your progress gets arrested, and many more negative consequences...

We are designed boundaryless and limitless in what we can achieve. Unfortunately, we are also skillful in building boundaries and limits...

If we aren't trustworthy to our own words
and values, why should we expect others to trust us with their resources, let alone with their lives?