"A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others." ― Ayn Rand Topic(s): Motivational More From Ayn Rand "Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision." "Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one’s values." "Money is the barometer of a society’s virtue." More In Motivational "Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society."― Natan Sharansky "As an entrepreneur, you shouldn’t have an exit strategy. If you are planning for an exit, your mind is focused on the wrong things for your business."― Tomas Gorny "Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing."― Thomas Jefferson