23 Quotes & Sayings By Adam Kirk Smith

Award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling The People's Republic of Tyranny. His work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Sun, and other publications. Smith is a member of the board of directors for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.

When you have knowledge, patience, and passion, and pair those...
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When you have knowledge, patience, and passion, and pair those with hard work, you will find success -- but don’t ever forget about kindness. Adam Kirk Smith
In relationships, always strive to give more than you take...
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In relationships, always strive to give more than you take -- that's how you make a bigger impact. Adam Kirk Smith
Everything we do is practice for something greater than where...
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Everything we do is practice for something greater than where we currently are. Adam Kirk Smith
You'll only beat your fears once you get to the...
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You'll only beat your fears once you get to the point where you care more about your purpose than what people think of you. Adam Kirk Smith
Problems don't get better with time they become better when...
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Problems don't get better with time they become better when you find bravery. Success demands that you fight your fears. Adam Kirk Smith
Every time you make a choice you’re taking time and...
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Every time you make a choice you’re taking time and effort away from something or someone else. Every choice has a cost. Adam Kirk Smith
The biggest roadblock to changing the world is believing that...
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The biggest roadblock to changing the world is believing that your voice doesn't matter. Adam Kirk Smith
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When quitting is done correctly, it isn't giving up - it's making room for something better. Adam Kirk Smith
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Entitlement is such a cancer, because it is void of gratitude. Adam Kirk Smith
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Instead of thinking that you always need to do bigger things, learn to do the small things in better ways. Adam Kirk Smith
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As a leader, your main responsibility is to remove any barriers that stand in the way. Adam Kirk Smith
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The world’s most successful people didn’t wait for someone else to pick them, but instead, they picked themselves. Adam Kirk Smith
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Stop looking for permission from other people to do what you know you are meant to do. Adam Kirk Smith
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You don’t have to worry about getting the attention of others when you’re good at what you do. Adam Kirk Smith
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People who succeed in business aren't afraid to hear feedback from their customers -- they actually thrive from it. Adam Kirk Smith
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You will know who wants you to succeed by the way they see the good in you before they ever see your flaws. Adam Kirk Smith
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Imperfection doesn’t disqualify you from helping others -- it makes you more qualified to give advice in the area you learned from. Adam Kirk Smith
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The requirement for advice being received well is that you’ve produced results with your life. Results are what matters! Adam Kirk Smith
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You will make better decisions once you begin thinking long-term rather than short-term. Adam Kirk Smith
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Never let people who are more unhappy than you tell you how to live your life. Adam Kirk Smith
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Contentment - being happy while doing something - and complacency - being happy while doing nothing - are entirely different. Adam Kirk Smith
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The slinky and post-it notes are both products that came from mistakes. Don’t forget that mishaps can be turned into triumphs. Adam Kirk Smith