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“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
Most of what we do has an impact. In fact, it’s hard to imagine any action that doesn’t make a difference in some way in the long or short term. Maybe, you’re not entirely convinced by this statement. So, let’s consider the act of “doing nothing”. The idea of doing…
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“Knowledge comes from learning. Wisdom comes from living.”
You have to live life to become wise. Yes, you can gain wisdom from other people’s lived experiences. But your own lived experiences are where most wisdom comes from. This quote, by Anthony Douglas Williams, helps us consider the fact that living life is a progressive journey in wisdom. This…
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“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.”
This quote comes from Albert Einstein. Take note, it doesn’t say that “the pursuit of success” is a bad thing. It’s good to have aspirations and pursue success in various endeavors. That’s one of the many things that give hope for the future. However, you can look at what comes…
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Rediscovering the Motivation to Continue: Remembering Your “Why” and Leaning on a Firm Foundation
It takes a lot for me to contemplate giving up on a long-held goal. However, a few days ago, that very thought crept into my mind. Naturally, I’ve been trying to make it go away. I’ve been fighting the urge to stop caring about something I deeply care about. As…
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“If you want to feel rich, just count the things you have that money can’t buy.”
Having a lot of tangible possessions is what the world equates to being rich. And we naturally assume that anyone who fits that description is happier. However, there have been (and will continue to be) countless examples of people who have wealth but suffer from deep sadness, too. Because having…
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“What are you accepting that would not be a part of your ideal day?”
This quote, by Alan Cohen, is a simple question. And it’s a question to consider every day. The fact of the matter is whatever you accept every day will inevitably factor into your life later on. So, are you accepting things like bad habits, unideal situations, and negativity into your…
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“There are a thousand reasons to live this life, every one of them is sufficient.”
Truly, there are a thousand reasons to live. And one can argue that the number of reasons are innumerable. From spending more time with your loved ones to enjoying another sunset, checking off an item on your bucket list, reaching an unmet goal, or dancing to your favorite tune. Each…
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“No wind favors he who has no destined port.”
If a boat doesn’t have a specific destination or port, it doesn’t really matter where the wind blows. Moreover, there’s no need to steer it in any particular direction because there is no destination. This quote comes from French Renaissance philosopher, Michel de Montaigne (aka Michel Eyquem). It reminds us…
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“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.”
This quote, by Soren Kierkegaard, explains that life is best understood backwards–in hindsight. But the trouble is that we must live it forward. We must live it in that unsettling space that falls between a confounding present and an uncertain future. As such, we often don’t understand why things are…
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“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
This quote comes from Albert Schweitzer. It reminds us that success, in terms of external validation, doesn’t necessarily result in happiness. However, with happiness as our primary goal, we’re able to unlock the door to success. Moreover, we can be happier in the process. Perhaps this quote resonates with you…