28 quotes found
Born Canadian author · American · 2013
American-born Canadian author
“You are the average of the people you spend the most time with. And thats why its not always where you are in life, but who you have by your side that matters most. Some people drain you and others...”
“A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. Every day you wake up, think about what a privilege it is to simply be alive and healthy. Stop focusing on the negatives and everything that could g...”
“When youre feeling insecure, you typically dont notice the hundreds of people around you who accept you just the way you are. All you notice are the few who dont. Dont ever forget your worth. Spend...”
“Constantly seeking approval means youre perpetually worried that others are forming negative judgments of you. This steals the fun, ingenuity, and spontaneity from your life. Flip the switch on thi...”
“Dont let one bad moment ruin your day. Think of it as a bad minute, not a bad day, and youll be OK. Stress begins when your worry list is longer than your gratitude list. Happiness begins when your...”
“There is only one "now." Realize how rich you are in it. Right now you are creating historyyour legacy. Make your time count. Do not wish your moments away. Do not ruin today by focusing on another...”
“Excellence is the result of loving more than others think is necessary, dreaming more than others think is practical, risking more than others think is safe, and doing more than others think is pos...”
“Using time, pressure and patience, the universe gradually changes caterpillars into butterflies, sand into pearls, and coal into diamonds. Youre being worked on too, so hang in there. Just because ...”
“Your time, energy and resources will get used no matter how well you focus them. By choosing to focus properly, you get the highest return for the efforts you invest in your life. Most people spend...”
“Be the kind of person that others admire, can count on, trust and enjoy spending time with. After you have developed that reputation, people will start to ask you what you do, and will want to work...”
“Every day you choose your own reality with the thoughts in your head and the actions you take or dont take. We are all born with the same opportunity to live a full and happy life. Dont blame your ...”
“It doesnt matter if you work at a fast food joint or if you are the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Your job title does not define your purpose. The size of your paycheck does not make you worthy. Wh...”
“Who you affect is more powerful than who you are at any given moment. Nothing is as enduring as a great memory. In the end, its only intangible ideas, concepts, beliefs, and feelings that last. Sto...”
“You can accomplish almost anything when youre trying to accomplish what you care about. Wear yourself out with focused, disciplined work on a purpose that connects with who you truly are. You have ...”
“As you look back on your life, you will often realize that many of the times you thought you were being rejected from something good, you were in fact being redirected to something better. You cant...”
“When you are content to simply be yourself, without comparing and competing to impress others, everyone worthwhile will respect you. And even more importantly, you will respect yourself. No one has...”
“We all experience highs and lows in life. If you are feeling down right now, each second that passes is another moment to turn it all around. Feelings, good and bad, always come and go. The trick i...”
“Today, you are as old as you have ever been and as young as you will ever be! It is never too late, or too early to start working toward your goals and your dreams. Every moment, every situation, a...”
“Life is filled with either problems or possibilities. When you look at a problem, but see opportunity instead, you become a powerful source that transforms grief into greatness. Dont be someone who...”
“Today you are encouraged to start tuning in to your inner voice. Nothing will bring you down quicker than berating yourself. The words you speak to yourself have a major impact on your mood and you...”