“Life is too short to spend your precious time trying to convince a person who wants to live in gloom and doom otherwise. Give lifting that person your best shot, but don't hang around long enough for his/her bad attitude to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with optimistic people.”

American motivational speaker and author of the mid-to-late 20th century, Zig Ziglar was best known for his uplifting approach to personal development and sales motivation. His work emphasized positivity, goal-setting, and the power of attitude, blending practical advice with inspirational storytelling.