“You cannot control a person’s actions, but you can control your response.” -Anon When people purposely do and say hurtful things to you, their goal is to bring out the worst in you. You have a choice to respond with anger or respond with patience. Be the bigger person, don't let someone else's negativity compromise [...]
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. ~Auguste Rodin From bad jobs to bad relationships, everything and everyone you experience in life is there to teach you a lesson. Every circumstance has the potential to make you a better person. So, instead of being bitter about time lost, try to [...]
Sin makes its own hell, and goodness its own heaven. ~Mary Baker Eddy Life is all about balance and the energy you put into the universe always comes back to you. Remember, your actions are the foundation that you stand on. Be careful how you treat people because that same energy will find its way [...]
What you ignore, shrinks and what you focus on grows. – J. Collins As soon as you start participating in gossip and giving people details about your personal life, you open yourself up to criticism. Mean words never feel good, this is why you should limit your conversations to what you want people to talk [...]
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is. - Frank Scully Fear is the enemy of success and will block you from realizing your dream. Don't let doubt stop you from doing, being, or getting what you want out of life.
Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good. - Joe Paterno Sometimes we get so caught up in achieving a certain goal or “status” in life that we sacrifice our integrity along the way. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order [...]
If you don't control your mind, someone else will. ~John Allston Happiness is a matter of doing what you love, not following a path that someone else has created. You waste your life living by someone else’s rules. Instead, be in control of your destiny, ignore opinions, and simply do what makes you happy. You [...]
Better to lose count while naming your blessings than to lose your blessings to counting your troubles. ~Maltbie D. Babcock Words have power. Thoughts have power. The things you say and think of the most have the potential to create your reality. In order to overcome adversity, you must focus on the good and be [...]
The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings. ~Ralph Blum The struggles you experience in life can either break you or make you stronger. Successful people understand that every mistake is a stepping stone to do things better the next time around. Don’t allow your past to defeat you, [...]
One man’s opinion does not have to become your reality – Les Brown No matter how hard you work, how much you achieve, how many titles or accolades your have, there’s always gonna be someone trying to hate on you. However, you should never base your dreams and aspirations on trying to prove your doubters [...]