“In a study of adult self-esteem, researchers found that people who are happy with themselves take defeat and explain it away, treating it as an isolated incident that indicates nothing about their ability. People who are unhappy take defeat and… — David Niven Copy Share Image
Tell me that I misunderstood a joke, but don't tell me that my choice of cravat is wrong. — David Niven Copy Share Image
“Not trying is, of course, the ultimate failure, for it means you can never make progress toward your goals.” — David Niven Copy Share Image
True leadership strengthens the followers. It is a process of teaching, setting an example, and empowering others. If you seek to lead, your ability… — David Niven Copy Share Image
Keep the circus going inside you, keep it going, don't take anything too seriously, it'll all work out in the end. — David Niven Copy Share Image
“Max, for some people there are no victories, just alternate forms of losing.” — David Niven Copy Share Image
“When we spend time worrying about things that could go wrong, we’re not spending time trying to improve. Which means that worrying about things… — David Niven Copy Share Image
You are not just here to fill space or be a background character in someone else's movie. Consider this: nothing would be the same… — David Niven Copy Share Image
“People who lack confidence not only fear doing things they are not good at, they actually start to fear performing tasks in which they… — David Niven Copy Share Image
