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“An optimist understands that life can be a bumpy road, but at least it is leading somewhere.”
There’s nothing worse than feeling completely hopeless. Maybe it has to do with your career, finances, relationships, happiness–whatever the case may be. This quote, by Harvey Mackay, reminds us that life is a bumpy road. Nevertheless, the road leads us somewhere. An optimist knows that there will be hills and…
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“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.”
By definition, the idea of winning means ultimate victory. It means coming first at something. But former Olympic speed skater, Bonnie Blair, once said that winning doesn’t necessarily mean being first, but rather doing better than before. This statement is not to say that striving to win is a bad…
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“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.”
This quote, by Robert Tew, isn’t just a statement to make us feel better about our struggles. It’s actually true. Think of all the struggles you’ve already been through. In some way or another, they’ve made you more enlightened and given you more perspective, wisdom, and strength. You may not…
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“When you connect to the silence within you, that is when you can make sense of the disturbance going on around you.”
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
“If you’re reading this… Congratulations, you’re alive. If that’s not something to smile about, then I don’t know what is.”
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I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, is known for being one of the most legendary basketball players of all time. However, he admits he’s missed more than 9,000 shots in his career, lost almost 300 games, and missed the game-winning shot 26 times. These are lesser-known and lesser celebrated numbers.…
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Negative results are just what I want. They’re just as valuable to me as positive results. I can never find the thing that does the job best until I find the ones that don’t.
The world-famous inventor, Thomas Edison, is known for a few quotes about failure and perseverance. This quote is perhaps not as well known as the others; however, it’s just as powerful. What’s so unique about it is that it says negative results are actually wanted. At first glance, this contradicts…
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Being defeated is only a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent
It’s not uncommon for an athlete or team who had lost in the past to win later on. Happens all the time. Now, imagine that after a few defeats, they completely give up and vow never to play again? That would be crazy…and unfortunate, right? Well, we do this with…
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“The best way to ensure success is to never lose energy because things aren’t going as fast as you want them to.”
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.”
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“Be not afraid of going slowly. Be afraid of standing still.”
It’s easy to get disappointed that we haven’t achieved our goals fast enough. Or perhaps, we’re so overwhelmed by what it’ll take to get there that we don’t start or we don’t continue. But there’s a famous saying that goes: “Slow and steady wins the race.” Well, what’s even slower…
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“When one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.”
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along’.”
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Whether good or bad, it’s yet another day; and tomorrow can be better
In life, not every day is going to be great. Sometimes, with our best effort, we’re lucky if the day is just okay. Some days might be sad, devastating, or simply boring–despite our effort to find joy. It’s especially on such days that we need to have this phrase ringing…
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You can’t spell challenge without change
It’s an interesting fact that all the letters in the word “change” are also found in the word “challenge.” But beyond mere spelling, there is meaning. Not only can you not spell the word challenge without change, but most challenges require some level of change. There isn’t much of a…
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The Problem of Perfectionism and “Product” Goals
Recently, I was talking to a friend about goals. We all have them. And if you don’t, get yourself some. But I digress…As we were sharing our goals, she asked me a simple question about one of mine. She asked me when the book I’m working on will be published.…
