By Frances
I consider Walt Disney a mentor in some ways. I may not have ever met him but I have read multiple biographies about the good & the bad things that happened in his life. He was told “No” more times than “Yes” in his youth. He had a passion for art and drawing that included painting on his parents house with his sister Ruth. He had more than one business that went bankrupt or was closed down. He had to learn how to be a better manager so he could create loyalty. Here are a few quotes of his that I have really shaped my life!
Walt Disney painting from Downtown Disney’s “Art of Disney” store.
All quotes are by Walt Disney
“When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.”
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
“I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.”
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
I do not like to repeat successes, I like to go on to other things.”
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
“I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.”
“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.”
“I believe in being an innovator.”
“Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal.”
