Congress, the press, and the bureaucracy too often focus on how much money or effort is spent, rather than whether the money or effort actually achieves the announced goal.
Inevitably, I drank too much, talked too much, smiled too hard, swallowed back too much bile.
A successful individual typically sets his next goal somewhat but not too much above his last achievement. In this way he steadily raises his level of aspiration… The unsuccessful individual on the other hand, tends to show one of two reactions: he sets his goal very low, frequently below his past achievement… or he sets his goals far above his abilities.
Talk low, Talk slow, and Don't say too much.
I believe, entertainment has its pros and cons. It is important, but too much involvement of kids can deter them from achieving their key goals.
Look at all the happiest, sanest people you've known, Nelson. Really listen to them. I bet you'll find they don’t fear a little inconsistency or uncertainty now and then. Oh, they try always to be true to their core beliefs, to achieve their goals and keep their promises. Still, they also avoid too much rigidity, forgiving the occasional contradiction and unexpected thought. They are content to be many.
He drank too much when he could get it, ate too much when it was there, talked too much all the time.
Young conductors talk too much.
Whatever situation you are facing, don’t let it overwhelm you. Stay focused because there is something far more important than that situation – your dream and your goals in life.
You talk too damn much and too damn much of it is about you.