I didn’t know much. It wasn’t possible to buy a book about Nurmi, but I found out that in order to be faster over 10,000m, he ran 5,000m many times in training. And to be better at 5,000m, he ran 1,500m many times. And to be better at 1,500m, he ran four times 400m in training. Emil Zatopek Read Quote
Evidence shows that having even weak social connections in a stressful situation is really good for your health and your ability to handle that situation. Jane McGonigal Read Quote
I do not like to work with patients who are in love. Perhaps it is because of envy – I, too, crave enchantment. Perhaps it is because love and psychotherapy are fundamentally incompatible. The good therapist fights darkness and seeks illumination, while romantic love is sustained by mystery and crumbles upon inspection. Irvin D. Yalom Read Quote
If you have a common purpose and an environment in which people want to help others succeed, the problems will be fixed quickly. Alan Mulally Read Quote
Building on our strong track record of supporting developing countries, including in areas like climate justice, human rights, gender and education, Ireland recognises that vulnerable communities need very considerable assistance in adapting to climate change. Enda Kenny Read Quote
I am concerned if 25 percent of Americans think that President Obama is a Muslim. I mean, it’s obviously a lack of knowledge. But also, it’s for the Muslims as well, you know, because a small numbers of Muslims have really painted a very negative image of Islam. Najib Razak Read Quote
My motto is never to try to imitate anybody: I have always looked inward and followed the inward voice. John Burroughs Read Quote
An NBA game in L.A., the Lakers – I’m a Clipper fan – it’s to be seen as much as seeing the game. Larry King Read Quote
