Jim Berlin’s “Thought For The Day” (TFTD)
We update this page daily with miscellaneous quotes, comments and musings from Jim Berlin, the founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. These daily thoughts illustrate Jim’s passion for excellence and touch on everything from business and politics to logistics and life. If you’d like to receive Jim’s “Thoughts For The Day” in an email message every day, just enter your email address in the “Subscribe to our website updates” field on this page and we’ll add you to our subscription list (you’ll also receive our periodic News & Notes website updates).
Happy Or Wise
“Take risks. If you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” -Gina Milicia
Replace Negative Thoughts
“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” -Willie Nelson
Successful people keep moving
“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” —Conrad Hilton
Work the Problem
“Work the problem, people.” –Gene Krantz, Former Fighter Pilot and Flight Director/Mission Control Apollo 13
The Opportunist
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist: While you guys were arguing about the glass of water, I drank it. Sincerely, the opportunist.”
Change The Ending
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” -C.S. Lewis
Something You Should Do
“Don’t ever let “lazy” be the reason for not doing something you should do.”
One Link at a Time
“The chain of destiny is best grasped one link at a time.” -Winston Churchill
Let It Go
“If you can’t do anything about it, then let it go. Don’t be a prisoner to things you can’t control.” -Tony Gaskins
Prepare To Win
“Most people have the will to win; few have the will to prepare to win.” – Bobby Knight
Zero Talent
10 things that require zero talent: Being on time Work ethic Effort Energy Body language Passion Doing extra Being prepared Being coachable Attitude
Should Not Interrupt
“People who say it can’t be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.” -George Bernard Shaw
Remembered For Two Things
“You will only be remembered for two things: the problems you solve or the ones you create.” -Mike Murdock
We Did It Ourselves
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” -Lao Tzu