Assegid Habtewold Quotes & Sayings

You've the lion share to determine how far you can go in life more than any other external factor. — Assegid Habtewold

Belittling leaders who are limiting repel people easily. They can't tap into the unlimited potential of their people. They can't take them to the next level... — Assegid Habtewold

As a leader, 1st, work on yourself- increase your self-awareness. There shouldn't be any other urgent agenda than this. Get enlightened! Know very well who you're including your strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots! — Assegid Habtewold

Don't sacrifice the present and attempt to achieve the impossible- to completely correct the past... It's gone! Learn from it and move on... — Assegid Habtewold

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... — Assegid Habtewold

What a joy to meet and be around with people who're self-aware with healthy self-esteem. They embrace you and make your stay with them enjoyable. — Assegid Habtewold

Honesty doesn't mean you reveal everything you discern and feel. That is why we have the word discretion... — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

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

If our focus is whether our wants are met, it is almost impossible to remain thankful. Let's be thankful that our needs have been met! — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

Until you irritate some people, you don't have a base that waits to your every prophetic word. You cannot be a prophet to all. — Assegid Habtewold

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

I cannot wait to see the BOLD you. Your uniqueness, passion, and purpose is shadowed by fear of rejection. Let YOU face the world boldly... — Assegid Habtewold

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! — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

When people don't trust you, they may walk with you but they second guess every step you take- don't believe what you say is what you mean... — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

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! — Assegid Habtewold

You're created not to conform. You're unique. Find your lane. No one is like you. Your like never has been made before, will never again... — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

Don't jail your imagination. You cannot imagine beyond your desires. You can't unleash your imagination without the SEEDs of desire. — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

Hire or partner with loyal people. You can train such people to do their job right... — Assegid Habtewold

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

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... — Assegid Habtewold

Rather than micro-managing to resolve every problem, create the right atmosphere, process, and system that facilitate effective problem solving. — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

The weak attempts to know you through the reports from 3rd parties. The strong dig deeper and spend time to understand your true self. — Assegid Habtewold

The world under your feet is changing & you never noticed, it's on you. If you're changing & the world failed to notice, it's not on you... — Assegid Habtewold

The whole world is desperate to listen to you when you find your unique voice. Your uniqueness that attracts people, not your playing safe. — Assegid Habtewold

If you think that you can please everyone that comes in your way, you are being unrealistic. That is why you need to find your 'soul-mates'. — Assegid Habtewold

Are you worthy of realizing your dream? If you said yes, there is no short cut. You're going to encounter setback after setback until you realize your dream. — Assegid Habtewold

You're great. You don't need to be sorry for being who you're. You're a miracle. You're a wonder in this generation. Unchain your true self! — Assegid Habtewold

Question the trustworthiness of someone who insists to be trusted without earning it... — Assegid Habtewold

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 — Assegid Habtewold

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

If you've passion- the desire to succeed at all cost, there won't be any lack or limitation that could stop you. Passion wipes out excuses. — Assegid Habtewold

Skill, education, money aren't the difference makers, passion is. If you've passion to achieve something, there's nothing that can stop you. — Assegid Habtewold

Never feel comfortable where you're now, get stuck, complacent, and stagnate in one spot; be always relevant, dynamic, and multi gifted. This is one of the rules of the 21st C. — Assegid Habtewold

Do you want to know my mindset? I play whether I win or lose if I believe in the play. All in! You've to kill me. I won't tap out lol — Assegid Habtewold

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

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

The tragedy of unfulfilling life is that you're already dead but no one pronounced you dead... — Assegid Habtewold

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

Many people desire to be trusted but they don't do things that make them trustworthy... — Assegid Habtewold

Abandoning your true self amounts to suicide except that it is less dramatic. Don't commit suicide so that you may appease some folks... — Assegid Habtewold

Many things might have caused pain this year. The good thing is that we would not have felt them if we weren't alive. Thankful that I'm alive! — Assegid Habtewold

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

Here is a paradox: People who think imperfect are closer to perfection than their counterparts who claim that they're perfect or closer... — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

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... — Assegid Habtewold

Don't confuse your mentor with your buddies. Unlike the latter, your mentor isn't contented with where you're in life right now... — Assegid Habtewold

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

Each one of us has a unique spot in this harmonious and self-sustaining universe. If our desire is to succeed and enjoy life to the full both personally, professionally, and business wise, we should spot our unique place in the universe. — Assegid Habtewold

Everyday heroism is all about doing what we ought to on a daily basis and regardless of the tons of pressures that come on our way. — Assegid Habtewold

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

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? — Assegid Habtewold

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

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

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... — Assegid Habtewold

Don't jeopardize the future in an attempt to make the past RIGHT in the expense of today. Today is a new beginning! It deserves its own shot... — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

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... — Assegid Habtewold

Our values have led us where we are in life right now. We can't excel beyond the power behind our values that we have embraced... — Assegid Habtewold

The best way to waste your potential is to cry over those things you don't have, and things you cannot do. — Assegid Habtewold

I always 'worship' those who are enlightened to see the 'God' in me. I always crave to see the 'God' in others even if they won't 'worship' me. — Assegid Habtewold

No one could be able to lift the limit you've put against yourself. You've the final say where you would like to conclude your journey. — Assegid Habtewold

Many forgiven me for my missteps. I know, I'm BIG mouthed. Thank you for giving me a second chance. Because of you, I also forgive others... — Assegid Habtewold

When you live from the inside out, it doesn't matter how chaotic the the world around you is. You're at peace with yourself and walk with your own pace. — Assegid Habtewold

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... — Assegid Habtewold

The starting place for your greatness is desire. The desire to succeed, to serve others, to keep on going no matter what; the desire to... — Assegid Habtewold

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

Don't use proxies when you give tough feedbacks. Be direct! Rather than saying 'some people don't even know how to pick the right tie'. Pull aside the person who needs your feedback, and tell him/her in his/her face: 'Your tie doesn't match with the event', and offer some options. — Assegid Habtewold

We may be wondering why we can't keep certain relationships. We can't keep people who tuned higher/lower than our thought process. Get over it! — Assegid Habtewold

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

The desire to live within our comfort zone and to be in control all the time is a denier of a fulfilling life that excites. Let go... — Assegid Habtewold

Time and again, I've met or read about people who succeeded against all kinds of odds because they had passion. You're passion away to win! — Assegid Habtewold

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

Don't allow others to put a cap on you. Don't simply agree when someone draws your own finishing line. You're the captain of your destiny!!! — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

Wisdom teaches you when to use your discretion- with whom, what, and when to share your feelings and discernments... — Assegid Habtewold

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

You're a greatness material! You're great in your own unique ways. Have you found the source of your greatness? — Assegid Habtewold

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

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! — Assegid Habtewold

It's naivety to think that we can just change someone's lifetime belief system using some casual conversations. It cannot happen! — Assegid Habtewold

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!!! — Assegid Habtewold

To avoid surprises later, spend enough time to know people initially. Don't just ask the obvious. Go the extra mile... Be creative and unconventional... — Assegid Habtewold

Humility is hard when someone has things like wealth, knowledge, & recognition that may tempt him/her behave and act pridefully. Otherwise, worrying about pride without these factors that predispose you, it is just an illusion. — Assegid Habtewold

You don't need to be Blind Loyal. Having the best interest of that person in your heart shouldn't stop you from constantly giving feedback. — Assegid Habtewold

It never stops to amaze me how God sends the right people at the right stage of your life as a confirmation to let you know that you're not crazy. — Assegid Habtewold

How do you know whether you're serious about your values? You fight for them when they're violated even if it costs you title, favor, friendship, and profit. — Assegid Habtewold

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. — Assegid Habtewold

On the highway of life, some 'drivers' may cross your lane, you may take 'the wrong exit'... Remain watchful until you reach your destiny... — Assegid Habtewold

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... — Assegid Habtewold

Who you're both the good & 'the bad', your strengths & 'weaknesses' make you unique. Embrace who you're and be comfortable in your own skin. — Assegid Habtewold

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

Conflict occurs everywhere except in the cemetery. Everyone experiences conflict except the dead. Thankful for being alive... — Assegid Habtewold

You don't need to become great 1st to step into your greatness. Have you left your comfort zone and ventured out to unleash your greatness? — Assegid Habtewold