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“The comeback is always stronger than the setback.”
It’s a lot easier to fall down than it is to get back up. No doubt, it takes a lot more energy and physical demand on the body to “come back” up after falling down. This is a great literal illustration of the comeback always being stronger than the setback.…
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“Our lives are stories in which we write, direct and star in the leading role. Some chapters are happy while others bring lessons to learn, but we always have the power to be the heroes of our own adventures.”
Ever read a book or watched a movie and found yourself cheering on the main character(s)? Perhaps a chapter or the story didn’t end the way you would have liked, and you wished you could write it differently. This quote, by Joelle Speranza, reimagines your life’s story as a book…
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“Not having the best situation, but seeing the best in your situation is the key to happiness.”
This quote, by Marie Forleo, reminds us that happiness is also determined by our level of optimism. Some people seem to have it all, but not seeing the best in their situation makes it all null and void. So, whatever your situation, try to see the best in it. In…
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“Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.”
Expecting the worst so you’re never disappointed is tempting. When something bad happens, you can shrug it off. When something good happens, you can be pleasantly surprised. This is a common and often subconscious coping mechanism for disappointment. But always being pessimistic can eventually take a tole on your overall…
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“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.”
You may be familiar with the saying,”When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. It’s a great call to action. However, it’s missing what happens after you follow such advice. What happens if you consistently make lemonade out of life’s lemons. This quote, by John Wooden, has the answer. The truth…
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“Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss.”
Opportunities in life are like the flip of a coin that can either land on heads or tails. Whether it lands on what we wanted or not, there is a consequence given for both sides of the coin. Similarly, in life, things may land favorably or they may not. Either…
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“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
This quote is said to be by C.S. Lewis. However, it’s from a 2010 movie adaptation of his novel, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The quote is not only appropriate in the scene it appears in within this fictional film but also in real life.…
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“Success is just around the corner from difficulty.”
Sometimes all we need is a quick pep-talk when it feels as if our efforts are in vain. And there might not be a better one than this simple quote by Todd Stocker. The quote comes from his book, Becoming The Fulfilled Leader: 10 Personal Leadership Principles Learned Through An…
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“Begin anywhere.”
In track and field, there’s a clearly defined “start” or line that tells runners where to begin the race. They can’t just begin anywhere. But in life, you can. Whatever life changes you want to make, this quote, by music composer John Cage, is a simple one to remember when…
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“Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.”
In competitions, we tend to dismiss anything and anyone that’s not first place. Yes, silver and bronze get some attention, but certainly not as much as gold. And certainly not as much as fourth place to last. Unfortunately, the same attitude we have toward competitions is unconsciously carried over to…