52 Quotes by David Viscott

Even those who venture to dip a toe in the pond of risk never allow themselves to get used to the water.

Just imagine that you are the person you want to be.

Once a person says, "This is who I really am, what I am all about, what I was really meant to do," it is easier to decide how to spend one's time.

Many risks fail because they were not taken in time. Too many risks are postponed until unnecessarily elaborate preparations are made. This does not mean that one should say, Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead! That is foolish and self-destructive. . . . But don't sit back waiting for the perfect moment. It almost never comes.

Take the best action toward your most important goal right now.

The highest love a person can have for you is to wish for you to evolve into the best person you can be.

If your life is ever going to get better, you'll have to take risks. There is simply no way you can grow without taking chances.

Lists have always implied social order.

You are the only one who has to live your life.