Costco Connection | August | Member Poll
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
Costco members respond to our poll, posted to Costco's Facebook page
“When people show you who they are, believe them.”—Maya Angelou
I wish I had learned this much earlier in my life.
Sally Tucker
“Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Pace yourself accordingly.” —Amby Burfoot, former marathoner
Susie Barry
“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.” —on the headstone of John Wayne
Larry Walther
“As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.” —Gordon Jump, as Arthur Carlson, in WKRP in Cincinnati
Kate Stevenson
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” —Wayne Gretzky
Matt Richardson
“Just keep swimming.” —Dory, in Finding Nemo
Donna Kay Shields
“This is my command: Love each other.” —John 15:17
Kevin Zwack
“Your prescription has been filled and is ready for pickup at Costco Pharmacy.”
Étieme Volauvent
”The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” —Lao Tzu
Mark Micksch
“We’re all just walking each other home.” —Ram Dass
Harold Maier
“If you’ve got to work for the rest of your life, you’d better do something you’ll enjoy.”
—Jim Sinegal, co-founder, Costco Wholesale
Power of positivity
Sheila Burke, founder of Beingbetterhumans.com, says regular consumption of inspirational quotes has several benefits:
- Quotes can offer insight into the thoughts and teachings of wise people. Whether they are alive or dead, their words resonate and continue to enlighten for all time.
- Inspirational words often remind us about what we already know, or aspire to be, and trigger something within us to get back on track.
- Many nuggets of guidance can be found in quotes. If you are stuck in life, reading a quote about the nature of your issue can often help.
- Quotes are a great motivational tool. Print them and put them wherever you spend time for a quick and easy reminder of your goals.
Watch for the poll at Facebook.com/Costco. Or weigh in at connection@costco.com , with subject line "Poll."
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