“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.”― Leonardo da Vinci I must admit, I only happened upon (see what I did there?) this quote very recently but it really struck me as something so valid. We tend to invest so much energy in complaining about the system. … [Read more...] about Quote on letting things happen
Dipping the toes (Quotes)
Quote: Dealing with failure
Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.- Winston Churchill This well-known Churchill quote has been something that will resonate with anybody who has failed recently. Whether you failed an exam or failed at a specific task, what you need to know is that everybody fails at something in their lifetimes; most of us fail many times! … [Read more...] about Quote: Dealing with failure
Quote on regular motivation
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing — that's why we recommend it daily. - Zig Ziglar This quote speaks directly to why we started Trench Life in the first place. Your life as a young professional, slogging it out at an audit/consulting/law firm will test your character and motivation on a daily basis and be some of the toughest years … [Read more...] about Quote on regular motivation
Leadership quote of the day – 1 March
Be the leader you would follow."" - Various Today's leadership quote is one that's stuck with me for years, and one that I include every year when hosting my senior readiness workshops. Every one of us can think of a leader we've worked with who simply rocks at their job. They're approachable, great at coaching, empathetic, have time for everyone and somehow still get their … [Read more...] about Leadership quote of the day – 1 March