# Quote — Nigel Cumberland, 100 Things Successful People Do

> It’s easy to laugh at someone like celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay who swears and shouts in his kitchen, but to ensure a successful life you must avoid making others sad, unhappy or fearful. To do this, you have to learn to keep your emotions in check.

- Author: [Nigel Cumberland](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland.md)
- Book: [100 Things Successful People Do](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/its-easy-to-laugh

## More from this book

> Refusing to forgive never made anyone feel better about anything. All you are doing is holding on to feelings of upset, anger and jealousy and that can never be good. I once read that being angry and unforgiving towards someone else is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/refusing-to-forgive.md)

> Saying ‘yes’ to major life decisions when inside you are crying out to say ‘no’ is more serious. Doing the opposite of what you feel is right can destroy your chances of achieving your dreams and goals. I have coached too many people who regret going with the flow on major life decisions and now need help living with the consequences.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/saying-yes-to-major.md)

> OK, so saying ‘yes’ is great – but saying ‘yes’ where you mean ‘no’ will never be a winner for you.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/ok-so-saying.md)