"The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive."

- Albert Einstein


what is t.a.d.?

"It's wonderful to have a beginner's mind."

- Steve Jobs


what is t.a.d.?

"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore."

- Vincent van Gogh


what is t.a.d.?

"Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever."

- Lance Armstrong


what is t.a.d.?

There have been a lot of Steve Jobs quotes floating around the Internet over the past few days, and many of them come from the commencement address he gave at Stanford University in 2005. If you have never seen it, it is worth watching. And if you have seen it, it is worth watching again.



We are taking a two week vacation from the blog, but will return with regular updates on October 24th. We hope you use our short break to go back through some of the five years worth of quotes on the site - it is chock full of motivation!

See you in two weeks.


what is t.a.d.?

"The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher."

- Thomas Henry Huxley


what is t.a.d.?

There aren't too many people you can say actually changed the world. But, Steve Jobs is someone who did.

R.I.P. Steve, and thank you for making our lives better.

Here is a quote to live your life by, from Steve Jobs himself:

"Remembering you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."

- Steve Jobs


what is t.a.d.?

"As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."

- Marianne Williamson

"Happiness can only be found if you free yourself from all other distractions."

- Saul Bellows


what is t.a.d.?