“Life's hard. It's even harder when you're stupid.” ― John Wayne
It’s harsh to call anyone stupid, I prefer to say unconscious. When you are not aware of how life works, of the consequences of your actions, of what is going on around you, then you make your life harder and you fill it with crisis.
“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
I’m all for the pixie dust. I’ve always believed in magic and miracles and so my life is full of them. Whatever you believe you experience.
“Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, 'It might have been.” ― John Greenleaf Whittier
Don’t let an opportunity pass you by. Take a chance; it doesn’t matter if you succeed or not, only that you tried.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” -- Mark Twain
The more you open yourself up to life, the less fear you have of the whole process, including death. Age is only terrible when you haven’t lived in your youth. Embrace joy and you’ll be able to deal with sorrow.
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” -- ― J.K. Rowling
Dreams are wonderful, they help you cope with reality and provide hope. However, if you only use them to escape from life, then they will prevent you from facing your problems and becoming the best you can be.
“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.” -- ― Anaïs Nin
It is very difficult to get out of your own thoughts and beliefs and see the world in a more objective way. However, the less personal you look at a situation the power you have over it. When you are not attached to proving anything, you can take the position you need to take for greatest results.
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” -- ― John Lennon
Life is now, this minute, not tomorrow, not next year. Stop waiting until things are perfect to live the life you want to live.
Nothing is beneath you if it is in the direction of your life.-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do what needs to be done and don’t think you’re above a dirty job. When you can move your life forward because you can embrace it all, you’ll reach your goal.
Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.” ― Albert Einstein
This is a famous quote, but it’s worth repeating. You want change in your life, change your choices and what you’re doing. Put yourself in a new experience and you’ll shake up your mind and open the door for new possibilities.
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey
Live your life, free, open and with passion. Don’t limit yourself -- go for the impossible. When you’re not afraid of rejection or loss you can get the most out of life.
You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.-- Henry Ford
Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today. If you want to be a writer, write, if you want to sing, sing. When you bring dreams into the now, you gain experience and you have a greater chance to manifest them.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.--Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is nothing more attractive and addictive than passion and the enthusiasm that comes from doing what you love. So don’t hold back, set yourself free and allow enthusiasm to change your life.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.--Ralph Waldo Emerson
Find your own way in life. Don’t follow others, listen to your instincts. You have your own destiny and the only way to discover it is to not be afraid of the unknown.
A problem is a chance for you to do your best.-- Buke Ellington
Don’t fear problems and obstacles in your life. Without them you would never learn, not just about yourself, but about life itself. They are there not to stop you, but to make you stronger and wiser. Embrace them with love.
It is never too late to be what you might have been.-- George Eliot
Don’t think you’re too old or too late to improve your life. Learn whatever you can right now and incorporate it into everything you do. When you constantly grow and learn your life continuously improves.
Genius is 99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspiration. -- Thomas Edison
This was one of my father’s favorite sayings. What he was trying to teach me is that creativity doesn’t go anywhere without hard work. Don’t wait for inspiration, sit down and command your mind and spirit to start working with you.
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced--James Baldwin
Learning to confront a problem is one of the most difficult things to learn to do. There are few role models for us to learn by. However, when you can face the truth, or stand up for it, then there is little that will stop you in life.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit—Aristotle
When you look at your life you’ll notice there are patterns to your choices. Most of us respond to life in an automatic way. That’s good when the response works, but if it’s not, then it’s a sure way to remain stuck. So slow down and examine how you approach life.
Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere.—Anonymous
How many times have you worried about something that never happened? Worry comes from fear, and if you dwell on fear you’ll never solve your problems. Worry creates anxiety and stress, which does nothing to empower you. So let go of worry and focus on a creative solution.
No great man ever complains of want of opportunities--
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Opportunities surround you when you’re not afraid of doing the work and accepting responsibility. Most people are looking for an easy path. Be careful of appearances, what seems hard may turn out to be a piece of cake and what seemed easy may sap your strength.
