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Nov 18 2018

Inspirational Quotes and the Story Behind Joseph Joubert

Inspirational quotes are such lovely things. They can lift us up, can inspire us to keep going, can impart wisdom with a sentence or two.

What is really neat though, is the story behind the quote – about the person. Who were they? Who are they? Why did they write or say the quote that we consider inspirational? Sometimes, the story about the person behind the quote is so much more interesting or inspiring than the quote itself.

The quote featured today is:

“Kindness is the ability to love people more than they deserve.” – Joseph Joubert.

Who was Joseph Joubert?

Born 7 May 1754 in Montignac, Périgord – and passed away 4 May 1824.

He was a French moralist and essayist, remembered today largely for his Pensées (Thoughts), which were published after his death.

You can read part of Joubert: A Selection from His Thoughts.

Interestingly, he didn’t publish anything while he was alive. Isn’t it amazing that someone could do so much work during his lifetime and yet not share it with the public? What would make someone create yet not promote their own work? What do you think?

It could have been that he was kept busy with his day job. He taught at the college-level. Later, he was appointed as the inspector-general of universities under Napoleon. I’m sure it wasn’t an easy job doing anything that was appointed by Napoleon!

He alternated between living in Paris with his friends and living in the French countryside alone. While in Paris, he became friends with another writer who also happened to be a diplomat. His name was Chateaubriand.

So how did his writing become available to the public? After his death, his widow entrusted Chateaubriand with Joseph’s writings. But it seemed to take Chateaubriand a while to get around to do anything with his friend’s writing.

It was a whole fourteen years after Joseph Joubert passed away that Chateaubriand finally published a selection titled, Recueil des pensées de M. Joubert (Collected Thoughts of Mr. Joubert). Then, more complete editions were to follow, as were collections of Joubert’s correspondence.

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Oct 27 2018

Insider Secrets to Grow Your Audience Using Twitter

Did you know that there are over 330 million Twitter users and that on average, 6,000 Tweets are tweeted per second? (That’s about a billion Tweets every two days, in case you were trying to do that math in your head.)

With that kind of volume, Twitter can be a great way to build awareness and increase business for your company.

I’m Jen Kelly creator of Nimble Quotes™, the 10,000 quote subscription service that posts inspirational quotes to your Twitter feed as if you’ve tweeted them yourself.

The thing is, quotes alone won’t do all the work for you but if they fit with your brand, they are a great part of any Twitter content strategy.

I get a lot of questions from my Nimble Quotes™ community about how to get the most out of using Twitter, like:

How do I get more followers?
What should I post?
How do I stand out from everyone else on Twitter?
How do I start a conversation with people on Twitter?

The thing is, you can start using Twitter today. You don’t need anyone to approve your friend request like on Facebook, or approve your request to be part of someone’s business network like on LinkedIn. Twitter doesn’t have the gatekeeper problem.

I think of Twitter as a giant open-air office where you are allowed and quite frankly, welcome, to drop by anyone’s desk to see what they are doing. You don’t have to be invited, but you do have to be respectful.

Think of what this opportunity can do for you! Want to get in touch with a journalist who covers your industry? Start following them on Twitter. Want to collaborate with companies in a different city than you are in? Start following them on Twitter. See what I mean by “dropping by their desk”?

To share more of what I’ve learned and what I think many people are missing about Twitter, I’ve decided to pull together some of my best insider marketing secrets, that I’ve learned to help you get the most out of Twitter and Nimble Quotes™.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll share some of my best tips, tools and insights that will help you get your message out to more people and grow your business.

Watch the short video below and discover why I love Twitter so much and how you can use it to make a big impact on your own business.

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May 15 2018

4 Quotes to Inspire the Busy Entrepreneur to take a Holiday

Summer’s coming, and who doesn’t love getting away for some fun and sun? While camping trips, cottaging or beach vacations are the highlights of many summer adventures, busy entrepreneurs often find it difficult to drag themselves away from work for some much-needed downtime. As much as we all appreciate your dedicated work ethic, we can’t stress enough how important it is to disconnect from time to time. A holiday can aid in reducing stress and anxiety, help clear your mind and allow new ideas to flow. By allowing yourself a vacation from work, you’ll actually improve your efficiency when you return!

It’s time to stop making excuses and start making time for yourself!

We know entrepreneurs love finding inspiration and motivation in quotes, so we’ve compiled a list to help you tear yourself away from the office and take a well-deserved break.

“The world is full of travellers.
Once in a year go to someplace you have never been before.
You will meet Confused seekers, Hopeful wanderers, Enthusiastic story-tellers, Happy families.
Look into their eyes and stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead any moment.
Look at the world. It’s more beautiful than any dream you’d have ever seen.
Make the most beautiful travel diary and open it up to your third generation because only your grandchildren will understand what your children will fail to.”
― Ranjani Ramachandran

Although our businesses are extremely important to us as entrepreneurs, there is more to life than just work. Be sure to open your eyes and take it all in.

“Reaching the top requires taking a good break every time you need it! On the way up, you must never hesitate to stop for a while!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

Don’t burn yourself out trying to reach the top, enjoy the journey to success.

“Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without any one of us, and if our egos permit us to confess, they could exist eternally in our absence. Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.”
― Maya Angelou, Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now

If you really can’t manage to take a full vacation, at least give yourself one day of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Quotes are meant to inspire, so hopefully, we’ve inspired your inner traveller to get out there and enjoy the summer. Remember:

“Life’s short. Eat dessert first, work less and vacation MORE!!”

― Lea Mishell

Jen Kelly is a marketing consultant in Toronto, owner of Nimble Quotes and CEO of New Initiatives Marketing Inc. (NIM) serving growing businesses in Canada and the USA. NIM is the team to call for marketing execution excellence.

Dec 28 2016

3 Successful Women Whose Words about Wealth Will Inspire You

Koa Beck, Senior Editor for Daily Worth, reports that research indicates women are discouraged from showing pride for their accomplishments – especially their financial ones. When a woman talks about her achievements, others say she is “not a team player,” which is code for she’s not “lady-like.” Fortunately, we love women who are bold enough to speak out about their wealth! Here are three successful women whose words about wealth will inspire you.

Ivy Baker Priest – “We women don’t care too much about getting our pictures on money as long as we can get our hands on it.”

Ivy Baker Priest served as U.S. Treasurer from 1953-1961. She effectively managed the women’s division of the Republican National Committee and was instrumental in encouraging women to vote. Her quote confirms that there’s nothing wrong with women who state their intention to gain money. After all, how else will you be determined to reach that goal?

But though you may want money, don’t let it become the focus of your life…

Marian Wright Edelman – “Never work just for money or for power. They won’t save your soul or help you sleep at night.”

Marian Wright Edelman is president and founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, a non-profit organization that protects children from abuse and poverty. She became the first African-American woman to pass the Mississippi Bar exam and represented a number of civil rights activists during the era. Her wise words suggest that our motivation for work should never be money or power, because neither can bring peace in life.

It’s better to manage your money well…

Elizabeth Warren – “Balancing your money is the key to having enough.”

Massachusetts State Senator Elizabeth Warren is an advocate of consumer financial protection and author of 10 personal finance books. Her works include, All Your Worth: A Lifetime Money Plan and The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle Class Parents Are Going Broke. Her words remind us to manage our money properl,y so we always have enough in our bank accounts.

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Dec 13 2016

Motivational Business Quotes That Will Help You Believe in Yourself

Most of us can benefit from inspirational quotes – especially during times of self-doubt. If you’re struggling to believe in yourself, check out Inc. writer Jeff Haden’s article, 50 Inspirational Motivational Quotes to Boost Your Confidence and Self-Belief. These quotes are even great for those of us in business who sometimes need extra positivity to get through a tough situation. Here are three motivational business quotes for you to enjoy:

“The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.” – William Jennings Bryan

Developing self-confidence is no easy feat, but it can be done. The best way to start is by conquering the thing you fear. Is that thing public speaking? Writing business reports? Seeking new ventures? No matter what it is, do it. After you succeed a few times, your confidence will grow.

“Always be yourself and have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and try to duplicate it.” – Bruce Lee

It can be tempting to mimic successful personalities when finding your own path to success. But unless that personality is similar to yours, don’t copy it. It’s always better to be yourself and trust in your own qualities. If anything, work on enhancing your characteristics, not changing them.

“It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.” – Oprah Winfrey

Confidence and self-belief don’t just make us feel better, they also open us up to new opportunities. If you’re wearing a brand-new outfit that makes you look fabulous, aren’t you more willing to go out for dinner at a nice restaurant? Of course you are! The same thing happens when you feel fabulous in your mind, body, and spirit. You won’t shy away from any new adventures!

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