"The mechanics of your mind reveal fascinating possibilities—not merely in the capacity to work out complex problems and learn new information, but an ability that transcends logic and actually moves into the realm of physical creation. This is the power of your consciousness, and it’s the source of your destiny creation."
-- Sandra Anne Taylor
“When I work with groups, I always remind them that if you see yourself as second best, that’s how people are going to treat you. And then I ask them, ‘If you could be any kind of car, or any kind of animal, what kind would you be?’ For cars, they always pick the best. Nobody wants to be a car with four flat tires and busted headlights. When it comes to animals, they want to be a tiger, a cheetah, or a beautiful dove. I tell them, ‘You want to be the best, and that’s why I’m here.’”
-- James P. Owen
"Research suggests that grateful people have more energy and optimism, are less bothered by life’s hassles, are more resilient in the face of stress, have better health, and suffer less depression than the rest of us. People who practice gratitude—and yes, it is something one can learn and improve—are also more compassionate, more likely to help others, less materialistic, and more satisfied with life"
-- Dondi Scumaci
"You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give."
-- James P. Owen
"Positive thinking changes everything in your life. Without your negative Chatterbox, you will wonder what you were always so afraid of before. You will have energy you never thought possible. You will laugh a lot and love a lot more. You will draw more and more positive people into your life. You will be healthier physically. You will be happy to be alive."
-- Susan Jeffers
"Successful people have a lean approach to planning. They find ways to take small steps in order to experiment, collect information, and adjust course, without the need for a huge investment or long-term commitment. With this in mind, rather than worry about your plans for the next month or year, focus on what you can do today. Take a small, immediate step related to your interests or aspirations. For example, you might talk to an expert, visit a company, sign up for a conference, buy a book, or begin building a prototype."
-- Ryan Babineaux
"You’re a vibrating force in the workings of this world, a creative consciousness that directs both your own destiny and that of all humankind. You are—at this moment—engaged in an exquisite act of personal and global creation. When you take control of the cosmic energy within, you align yourself with the Universal Laws, a source that will allow you to create a wellspring of happiness, success, and value beyond belief!"
-- Sandra Anne Taylor
"The reason life is so precious is that it is limited." It is finite. Life can’t be multiplied, it can’t be saved up, and it can’t be stored away to be used in the future."
-- Brian Page
"This is easier said than done because discipline usually involves discomfort if not outright pain. You will absolutely feel like you are being tried by fire. But you know what? Pure gold is tried by fire. It is put through intense fire and the impurities are driven out, leaving pure gold. This is what discipline will do for every facet of your life. My question to you is this: Are you ready to discipline yourself to make changes that will dramatically improve the quality of your life, or do you need to hit rock bottom first?"
-- Robert Sully Sullivan
“Every person is surrounded by a thought atmosphere. . . .Through this power we are either attracting or repelling. Like attracts like and . . . we attract just what we are in mind.”
-- Ernest Holmes
"It all depends on your mindset, Julia believes: “When I think about the past, I see that what might have been negative at the time turned out well in the end. Certain things had to happen for me to know what I know and be who I am today. If you look at life that way, you see that what you have learned every step of the way is going to help you for the rest of your life.”"
-- James P. Owen
"Real toughness is experiencing discomfort or distress,"leaning in, paying attention, and creating space to take thoughtful action. It’s navigating discomfort to make the best decision you can."
-- Steve Magness
This quote by Steve Magness is talking about what it means to be truly tough. He believes that true toughness isn't just about being physically strong or able to handle difficult situations, but it's about being able to experience discomfort or distress and still be able to take thoughtful action.
To put it simply, Steve is saying that real toughness involves being able to navigate uncomfortable situations and making the best decisions possible despite the discomfort. This means leaning into the discomfort, paying attention to what's going on around you, and creating space for yourself to take thoughtful action.
Let me give you an example. Imagine you're taking a really difficult exam, and you start to feel anxious and uncomfortable. A tough person in this situation wouldn't just give up or panic, but they would lean into the discomfort, pay attention to what's going on, and create space to make the best decision possible. They might take a deep breath, refocus their attention, and calmly work through the exam to the best of their ability.
Another example could be in a situation where you need to have a difficult conversation with someone. It's uncomfortable and distressing, but a tough person would lean into the discomfort, pay attention to what's being said, and create space for themselves to respond thoughtfully. They might take a moment to gather their thoughts, speak calmly and respectfully, and work towards a solution.
In summary, Steve Magness is saying that true toughness involves being able to navigate discomfort and distress in order to make the best decisions possible. It's not just about being physically strong, but about being mentally tough and resilient in difficult situations.
"A dream is shadowy and elusive as long as we think of it as “something I wish would happen.” It becomes achievable only when we define it clearly as “a goal I will strive for.”"
-- James P. Owen
"An important part of your self-exploration is keeping a Success Journal. The word journal originally meant a written record of the experiences on a journey. Your pursuit of success is a voyage in itself, and your written record will help you get from here to your ultimate destination. Your process will take you through many stops along the way, and your entries can act as a personal road map, keeping you on track and redirecting you toward your goals."
-- Sandra Anne Taylor
"Fall in love with some activity, and do it! Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough. Work as hard and as much as you want to on the things you like to do the best. Don’t think about what you want to be, but what you want to do. Keep up some kind of a minimum with other things so that society doesn’t stop you from doing anything at all."
-- Marshall Goldsmith
"But picture the mighty oak. First that acorn had to break apart and a seedling had to emerge. Then that seedling had to face and survive droughts, floods, storms, being chopped down, and more. Eventually, it grew and grew into the mighty oak. That is what we must be willing to endure, and if we do, in time, we too will be the mighty oak standing tall and standing strong."
-- Robert Sully Sullivan
"You are more likely to encounter unexpected opportunities and ideas when you are doing new things—trying activities, exploring unfamiliar places, meeting people, or being exposed to different ideas or cultures. So find a way today to step out of your usual haunts, habits, and thinking patterns to experience new possibilities. For example, you might drive a different route home from work, introduce yourself to a stranger, attend an offbeat play, or read an unfamiliar magazine."
-- Ryan Babineaux
“My father taught me a lesson that has saved me a lot of grief in life. He said, ‘Even though people may mock you — the way you speak, your hair, your accent, the color of your skin — those are wounds that you don’t have to own.’ He got me to focus on my own life and not on what others think about me.”
-- James P. Owen
