We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action. Frank Tibolt MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Inspiration is a double-edged sword. That’s because while inspiration often kindles creativity, it is also the breeding ground for procrastination. In fact, the longer you put off doing Read more…
You may abandon your own body, but you must preserve your honour. Miyamoto Musashi The biggest favor a human being can do to themselves is to stand up for themselves, even when no one else does. It might sound easy, but it is one of the hardest arts to master.
Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else. Mark Twain Books are a man’s best friend (sorry, dogs!). They can be a source of knowledge, they can lift our spirits when we are down, they can motivate us on days when it is hard to drag ourselves out of the bed, and they Read more…
The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before. Neil Gaiman Creativity is one of the defining traits of human beings. In fact, few things about human beings are as infinite and timeless as their creativity. When used properly, it can bring to life the most marvelous creations known to Read more…
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose. Bill Gates Success is a double-edged sword; it can both be the reason for motivation and complacency. For driven people, it can spur them on to aim for even greater feats. For them, success serves as a stepping stone to a Read more…
Loneliness is the ultimate poverty. Abigail Van Buren There is nothing worse in life than feeling lonely and deserted; than having no one or nowhere to turn to in times of distress. In fact, contrary to popular belief, loneliness can make its presence felt in both good and bad times. It probably stings a lot Read more…
What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Henry David Thoreau Our dreams are our raison d’être; they are the ones that keep us motivated. They can both force a person to go to bed early at night, or reduce their sleeping hours to Read more…
A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. John Augustus Shedd Life is synonymous with adventures and calculated risks. It is meant to be enjoyed, not squandered on meaningless speculations or apprehensions. Of course, this does not mean walking blindly into the storm. The risks we take must Read more…
Hope awakens courage. He who can implant courage in the human soul is the best physician. Karl von Knebel Hope is the light that keeps us going, letting us know that the long, dark tunnel of disappointment will not last forever. It is this very optimism that motivates us to get out of bed every Read more…
If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough. Oprah Winfrey Gratitude is a handy virtue. It helps us appreciate whatever precious little we have in our lives. Gratitude can manifest itself in more than one way. Read more…
