“You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.” – Colin Powell
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
“It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.” – Colin Powell
“Be careful what you choose: You may get it.” – Colin Powell
“You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.” – Colin Powell
“Have a vision. Be demanding.” – Colin Powell
“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.” – Colin Powell
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” – Colin Powell
“The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.” – Colin Powell
“Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.” – Colin Powell
“Always focus on the front windshield and not the rearview mirror.” – Colin Powell
“None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.” – Colin Powell