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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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“It’s only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”
There are so many stories of people going through “dark hours” only to discover a strength they never knew was there. These stories fill history books, novels, the Bible, and our own lives. Unfortunately, the fact that we would need to go through hard times (or dark hours) to know…
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“Know that when the world knocks you down, the best revenge is to get up and continue forging ahead. ”
“Everything you do, every thought you have, every word you say creates a memory that you will hold in your body. It’s imprinted on you and affects you in subtle ways – ways you are not always aware of. With that in mind, be very conscious and selective.”
“Mistakes are proof that you are trying.”
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“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”
Being able to go back in time to start over or redo a period of our life is something most people find alluring. Who doesn’t have something they would do differently? This quote, by Carl Bard, is reassuring. Although we can’t always have a brand new start at something, we…
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“The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.”
“If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
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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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Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
You have a dream or life goal that’s constantly being pushed off for later. Perhaps it’s to go somewhere, see something, or do something. But you just don’t feel ready to take the plunge. This quote, by Les Brown, reminds us that what typically prevents us from chasing our dreams…
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When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
This seems counterintuitive. It’s more natural to think that if an airplane takes off in the same direction as the wind, the wind will make it gain more speed and take off quicker. It’s natural to think that moving against the wind would create more resistance. Therefore, it would be…
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Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
This quote by Helen Keller (n. 1880) is very indicative of the kind of life she lived. Before the age of two, she became both blind and deaf. That could have been enough for her to give up on all the hopes and aspirations she had for her life. It…
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This Too Shall Pass
“This Too Shall Pass” is an adage that is both universal and timeless. So much so that it’s somewhat uncertain when and where it comes from. It has appeared in various forms and translations throughout different cultures and centuries. It has appeared in Jewish folklore about the bible’s King Solomon…
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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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“When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world.”
“Focus on being productive instead of busy.”
“Understand: you are one of a kind. Your character traits are a kind of chemical mix that will never be repeated in history. There are ideas unique to you, a specific rhythm and perspective that are your strengths, not your weaknesses. You must not be afraid of your uniqueness.”
