Great Throughts Treasury

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.

Robert Gilbert, aka Rob

American Sports Psychologist, Professor of Sports Psychology, Professional Speaker, Professor at Montclair State University and Author

"If you want to plant for days—plant flowers. If you want to plant for years—plant trees. If you want to plant for life—plant ideas."

"Loser's visualize the penalties of failure. Winners visualize the rewards of success. [Also attributed to Larry Bird]"

"The biggest obstacle to overcoming the odds is never challenging them."

"First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they'll eventually conquer you."