12 Quotes From The Halbert Letter

“If you desire to become wealthy, you Must be in business for yourself.”

“People will do almost anything to stay in their comfort zone. Never take someone out of their comfort zone when you are trying to sell them something.”

“Time is the irretrievable element. The most important choices you will ever make is how to use your time. Remember. . . every second counts!” {Halbert actually died in his sleep, April 8, 2007 - almost 69 years}

“The first wealth is health.”

“You can be good at making excuses… or … you can be good at producing results. You cannot be good at both. Only you can decide.”

“Never punish anyone. . . including yourself… for any mistake made out of enthusiasm.”

“People treat you like you teach them to treat you.”

“Cut all ties with dishonest, negative or lazy people. This includes relatives and close friends. You simply cannot afford to have them in your life.”

“If your purpose in life is to have security, you will be a failure. Security is the lowest form of happiness.” (Besides, security is never certain.)

“It is far better to apologize for something you’ve already done. . . than. . . it is to ask permission for something you want to do. After all, that permission may be denied.”

“He has half the deed done who has made a beginning.”

“The best way to get started is to get started.”