The Lighthouse Effect: How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact in the World
Steve Pemberton
Top 10 Best Quotes
“Your own setbacks aren’t what they first appear to be; rather than viewing them as failures, view them as learning opportunities that are the building blocks for future preparation.”
“That’s what accountability really is—fulfilling a promise to ourselves.”
“A different vantage point gives us new information, and with that information we can begin to change our approach.”
“The lighthouse does not qualify your distress; it does not ask if you are black or white, wealthy or less so, Democrat or Republican. It does not concern itself with where you stand on a particular issue. Nor does it blame you for being in the middle of the storm. Rather, its priority is how it might guide you toward safe harbor.”
“When a human lighthouse sees you in the midst of your storm, it points you toward safety and protection. In doing so, it also sends you and uncompromising message of belief: Yes, the situation is difficult, but you are not alone. I’m standing right here with you, and I know the way home.”
“The most difficult examinations are the ones that require us to take a hard look at ourselves and confront the things we don’t like.”
“When we know what we are trying to achieve, we are less likely to be swayed by uninformed opinions and more inclined to make principled and ethical decisions.”
“Having uncompromising belief also means safeguarding your own spirit, defining who and what you want in your life.”
“Courage is not only about finding bravery for ourselves. It is also about helping others find theirs.”
“Purposeful planning is most effective when you are actively seeking and getting feedback from those whose judgement you trust and respect.”
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