Teach thy tongue to say, “I do not know,” and thous shalt progress. –Maimonides
be kind to the people who seem least kind. They’re the ones that need the most help. And just maybe, if those people are shown kindness that they’ve never been shown for long enough they’ll begin to change
when an average person has a spare $500 a month they buy a flash car so they can feel superior to the people around them. When a wise person has a spare $500 a month they invest it because feeling superior isn’t important to them.
Every time you acknowledge the humanity in someone you disagree with, you tear down a wall that could’ve grown taller—and you make the world a better place.
To choose integrity is to refuse to betray your own soul for temporary comfort or approval. It means telling the truth even when it costs you, and staying kind even when it’s not returned.” ~ Dr. Martha Beck, PhD in Sociology
Healing is not a straight line. It is a spiral. You will come back to the same places, but each time with a little more wisdom, a little more grace, and a little less fear.” ~ Dr. Gabor Maté
Don’t ask children what they want to be when they grow up. Ask them what problems they want to solve. That’s how we raise changemakers, not just employees.” ~ Dr. Jaime Casap, PhD in Education Policy
We are wired to seek comfort, but we are also called to growth. And those two instincts are often at war. Choose the path that aligns with your principles—not the one that asks the least of you.” ~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
You cannot change what you refuse to confront. Avoidance only grows the power of the problem. Healing begins when you name the truth and stay with it, even when it’s uncomfortable.”
~ Dr. Harriet Lerner, PhD in Clinical Psychology
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” ~ Tony Robbins
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.” ~W.H. Murray
Respect for time is respect for life itself. ~ James Clear
Slow down.The days will pass quickly. And so will the years. Don’t rush through them. Don’t swipe through a million videos a day on social media. Slow down. Savor each moment.
Be a loser. Every time you lose you learn. You become more gracious. You begin to realise you’re not competing with anyone but your past self. You don’t have to prove anything. You can focus on what matters most to you, not what matters to everyone else.
Everyone has a dream. You see them in the gardens as you walk past the houses. In their front doors and customised numbers. Dreams of how they want their lives to look, to smell, to sound. A perfect figure. Money. To be adored. To be respected. To be smarter.
In a world full of noise, the quiet question ‘what do you care about?’ can open doors to purpose and direction. ~ Diana Graber
The best thing my mother ever gave me was belief. She made me think I could do anything—and that made all the difference. ~ Trevor Noah
Whenever you find yourself about to say something bad about someone, stop and ask yourself, would you say it to their face? And if the answer is no, think of a more constructive or honorable way to express what you had in mind.
Everything you believe is irrelevant. Why? There are thousands of criminals who believe they’re good people. Many of them will say they’re devoutly religious. And on the same day they’ll steel or con or hurt someone. The same is true for all of us. What you think you believe is irrelevant. Only your behavior can reveal your true beliefs. Disregard all your beliefs and those that anyone tells you. Realize deeply that what you truly believe is revealed only in your behaviour. Your behavior is your only honesty.
Years from now you’ll look back on this time and you’ll wish you’d given life everything you had: Every last bit of your energy, your passion, your attention, your love. Don’t wait to realize this truth. Give life everything you’ve got today.
Tonight, before you fall asleep, take a minute to remember how lucky you are to have a cosy bed to sleep in. It’s an incredible thing when you think about it. Much better than sleeping on rock, or pavement. And you have a roof that protects you from rain. That’s also an incredible luxury. You ate today. You might have even had some cake or some other luxurious treat, that others only dream of. You’re safe. These things are wonderful. Remember that. Tonight, remember all the things you’re thankful for.
A bad day is a test—your attitude is the answer.
When the world is trying to make you sad, don’t let it win.
even if the whole world frowns you can still choose to smile.
If someone critisizes you, take a few minutes and ask yourself with total honesty, how would you feel if someone behaved the way you did when you were critisized? To be a good person, means listening and evaluating yourself with honesty
Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way. ~ Booker T. Washington
The undisciplined pursuit of more leads to doing too many things badly. Do less, but better. ~ Greg McKeown
Never suppress a generous thought.” ~ Marjorie Pay Hinckley
Admire someone loudly. People need to know they matter while they’re still around to hear it. ~
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another. ~ Charles Dickens
When we help others shine, our own light grows brighter. Success isn’t a solo journey—it’s shared. ~ Shawn Achor
We’re all rough drafts of the people we’re becoming. So let’s offer each other words that build, not break. ~ Bob Goff
When you make and keep a promise—even a small one—you become a little stronger. And the world becomes a little more stable.
~ Stephen R. Covey
Each time you follow through on your word, you prove to yourself who you are. That’s how confidence grows.
~ James Clear
People of character don’t just do the right thing—they do it consistently, especially when no one is watching. That’s how trust is built.
~ Henry Cloud
if you must suffer today to make your dreams come true, suffer today.
Don’t be too down when life is hard.An easy life, though seemingly enviable, will only make you weak and lazy. A hard life will make you stronger and wiser with every difficulty you overcome. The greater the difficulties, the greater the person you become. And every tough time makes the good ones all the sweeter.
If you wait forthe perfect moment you’ll never do what you want to do. If you wait until a piece of work is perfect you’ll never finish it. Done is better than perfect. Perfect is just another word for never
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
~ Fred Rogers
When you say you’ll do something and follow through, you prove that your values mean more than convenience.
Every time you include someone who feels left out, whether in conversation, plans, or laughter, you remind them they belong—and you make the world a better place.
Joy is not what happens when life is easy. Joy is what emerges when your life aligns with your values—even when it’s hard. That kind of joy sustains, because it’s rooted in truth.”
~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
Joy follows integrity—not comfort.
A person’s behavior makes sense if you know the story behind it. Instead of judgment, try curiosity. Instead of control, try connection. That’s where real change begins.”
~ Dr. Brené Brown, PhD in Social Work
You don’t need to agree to understand.
Don’t underestimate the quiet power of living with integrity. It may not make headlines, but it builds trust, earns respect, and changes the culture around you one choice at a time.” ~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
Healing isn’t becoming the person you were before. It’s becoming someone wiser, stronger, and softer because you’ve faced what hurt you, held it with honesty, and refused to let it harden your heart.”
~ Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD in Psychology
You have every right to say no without having to explain yourself. Be at peace with your boundaries.”
~Elizabeth Gilbert
it’s ok to say no to people. You’re allowed to protect your time, your energy and your life for the things that matter most
Daily reading is a form of meditation. It gives you time away from the noise to slow down, concentrate, and connect with something deeper.
Every time you pause to help someone who’s struggling, even in a small way, you show that compassion still exists—and you make the world a little bit brighter.
Judging others is easy because it distracts us from the responsibility of judging ourselves” ~ Charles Glassman
Ego is about who’s right. Truth is about what’s right” ~ Mike Maples Jr.
The moment you stop caring what people think is the moment you start being yourself”
Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners” ~ Laurence Sterne
he who has a why can bear any how
Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they started” ~ David Allen
Civility is the daily decision to treat others with dignity, even when you disagree, even when no one else does.
I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do… let me do it now” ~ William Penn
Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength” ~ Eric Hoffer
He who every morning plans the transactions of the day and follows that plan carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the busiest life” ~ Victor Hugo
Daily planning gives your day shape before chaos can. It’s how you make sure what matters most gets space—not just what screams the loudest.
The moment you stop trying to perform your worth and start embodying your values is the moment your life begins to belong to you—not to culture, not to approval, not to fear.”
~ Dr. Martha Beck, PhD in Sociology
Live from your center, not from the outside in.
Real freedom is not doing whatever we want—it is having the discipline to choose what is meaningful over what is easy, what is lasting over what is loud, and what is right over what is liked.”
~ Dr. Viktor E. Frankl, PhD in Psychiatry and Neurology
Freedom without values is just noise. Purpose gives it direction.
The goal is not to be fearless, but to do the next right thing even when you’re afraid. Courage is made in moments, not declarations—and it’s rarely comfortable, but always worth it.”
~ Dr. Susan David, PhD in Psychology
Do the small, brave thing. Then do it again.
You will never regret being kind. You may regret being silent. You may regret holding back love. But kindness, even when unnoticed, lives on in the people it touches, often longer than you’ll ever know.”
~ Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, PhD (Honorary)
Your kindness writes stories you may never hear—but they’re being lived.
The soul is not strengthened by success. It is deepened by difficulty. That’s where your values are tested, your purpose is refined, and your love for others becomes real instead of theoretical.”
~ Dr. Parker J. Palmer, PhD in Sociology
Struggle isn’t a detour—it’s the shaping ground for who you are becoming.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. That decision—the refusal to let hardship steal your dignity—is one of the most powerful acts of freedom available to anyone.”
~ Dr. Maya Angelou, PhD (Honorary) in Humanities
Dignity is not what happens to you—it’s what you carry through what happens.
The central tenet of the Slow philosophy is taking the time to do things properly, and thereby enjoy them more.”
~Carl Honoré
Be the kind of person who makes others feel seen, heard, and loved—with nothing expected in return.”
You can always give something, even if it is only kindness.”
~Anne Frank
You’ll be surprised how many problems unravel after a 20-minute walk outside.
~ James Clear
choosing an easy life is the best way to guarantee you’ll end up with a hard life.
Do three things every day for a happy life:
1. Name 5-10 things you’re grateful for
2. Name 3-5 things you’ll never give up on
3.
if you care about the future of your country, read every day. Sounds weird right? But a country is only great because its people are great. The more intelligent the people, the more prosperous the country. And prosperity means positive change, particularly if it’s rooted in intelligence.
The mind is everything. What you think you become” ~ Buddha
Mindfulness is noticing this moment as it is, without rushing past it or wishing it away. It’s living fully—not just existing.
The roots of joy grow deepest in soil enriched by meaning. And meaning is most often found not in pleasure, but in struggle—when we choose to stand for something, serve someone, or endure for a cause greater than ourselves.” ~ Viktor E. Frankl, PhD in Psychiatry and Neurology
The task is not to fix the whole world at once, but to stretch out your hand and mend the part of the world that is within your reach. One act of kindness at a time, one honest conversation at a time—that is how healing begins.” ~ Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD in Psychology
An ethical life isn’t built in grand gestures. It’s formed in small, daily decisions—what you say when no one’s listening, how you act when no one’s watching, and what you protect even when it costs you.”
~ Dr. Cornel West, PhD in Philosophy
Your quiet choices build your loudest message.
People don’t remember what you said. They remember how they felt in your presence. That’s why your calm is more valuable than your words, and your love more powerful than your logic.”
~ Dr. Carl Rogers, PhD in Psychology
Your presence is your legacy. Make it safe, honest, and kind.
Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.”
~Harold S. Kushner
To make the world a better place those who care about the future must outwork those who choose destruction and short-termism. They must work their way to positions of responsibility so they can make the decisions the rest of us live under.
Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets” ~ Nido Qubein
Concentration is the root of all the higher abilities in man” ~ Bruce Lee
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun” ~ Nelson Mandela
Trust is the foundation of every strong team. It grows through reliability, listening, and showing that you value others’ efforts.
When people support each other, everyone moves faster and farther.
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit” ~ Harry S. Truman
Kindness is a habit. The more you practice it, the more natural it becomes—until compassion is your default, not your exception.
The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love” ~ William Wordsworth
A kind gesture is never wasted. It softens hardened moments and reminds others they’re not alone, even when life feels cold.
How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world” ~ William Shakespeare
Every brave action reinforces belief. Every time you try again, speak up, or finish what you started, your confidence gets stronger.
Even if you can’t change the whole system, you can create one safe place, one honest conversation, one healing relationship. That’s how cultures begin to shift—one brave choice at a time.”
~ Dr. Gabor Maté, MD, PhD (Honorary)
Change begins at the level of one human soul at a time.
To be truly free, you must stop waiting for permission—from others, from circumstances, or from the past. Freedom begins the moment you decide to live aligned with your values, regardless of who understands.”
~ Dr. Shefali Tsabary, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Live your truth, even if it confuses those who don’t.
Our culture teaches us to be impressive. But our souls long to be real. If you want peace, trade performance for presence, and certainty for honest curiosity.”
~ Dr. Parker J. Palmer, PhD in Sociology
Wholeness is not about getting it all right. It’s about showing up fully.
The moment you stop trying to be who others expect and start honoring your own inner truth—even when it’s quiet, even when it scares you—is the moment you begin to live, not just exist.”
~ Dr. Martha Beck, PhD in Sociology
Authenticity costs comfort, but it gives you back your life.
Your daily habits are not just about productivity—they are about your legacy. Every small act is a vote for the kind of person you are becoming and the kind of world you want to leave behind.”
~ Dr. James Clea
To raise free children, you must be willing to heal the parts of yourself that were taught to obey, perform, and please. Freedom is not taught by instruction—it’s taught by example.”
~ Dr. Shefali Tsabary, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Free yourself, and your children will follow.
It’s not just what you say that creates change—it’s the way you say it, the way you live it, and the way your presence makes people feel safe enough to grow.”
~ Dr. Carl Rogers, PhD in Psychology
Your presence can be more powerful than your words.
The real measure of wisdom is not how much you know, but how deeply you understand that knowledge must serve something beyond yourself—something timeless, just, and whole.”
~ Dr. Howard Zinn, PhD in History
Knowledge is a tool. Wisdom is how you choose to use it.
When your life is no longer centered on ego, you don’t need to win arguments—you start asking better questions. You stop chasing validation and start offering peace. That is where maturity begins.”
~ Dr. Parker J. Palmer, PhD in Sociology
Ego seeks control. Soul seeks connection.
Pain that is not transformed will always be transmitted—to our children, our partners, or our communities. Doing your inner work is not selfish. It’s the most generous thing you can do for others.”
~ Dr. Richard Rohr, PhD (Honorary, Theology)
Heal yourself so you don’t bleed on people who didn’t cut you.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”
~Stephen R. Covey
The courageous conversation is the one you don’t want to have.”
~David Whyte
Every finished task is proof: you are someone who follows through. That belief shapes everything you do next.
~ James Clear
You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great—and finish to be remembered.
~ Zig Ziglar
The most difficult thing is the decision to act—the rest is merely tenacity.
~ Amelia Earhart
You don’t need more goals—you need more endings. Done is better than perfect, and finished is better than started.
~ Jon Acuff
We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses” ~ Alphonse Karr
If you avoid discomfort, you also avoid growth. You cannot evolve while staying safe and certain. Everything transformative in life begins with uncertainty, followed by courage, followed by action.”
~ Dr. Susan David, PhD in Psychology
Clarity doesn’t come before the step—it comes because you took it.
We do not become free by doing whatever we want. We become free when we live in alignment with what is deeply right, regardless of what is convenient or popular. That is the rarest and most courageous kind of freedom.”
~ Dr. Howard Thurman, PhD in Philosophy
Freedom without conscience is just chaos. Real freedom listens inward.
No one who achieves success does so without help. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.”
~Alfred North Whitehead
Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people.”
~Karen Salmansohn
Promises are easy to make and hard to keep—but they’re the measure of who you are. Without them, trust breaks. With them, you become someone people rely on, respect, and remember.
Your words must align with your actions. If they don’t, people stop believing you. And you stop believing in yourself.
~ Ray Dalio
Be impeccable with your word. Say only what you mean. A broken promise is a broken piece of yourself.
~ Don Miguel Ruiz
Integrity is when what you do aligns with you believe in. And it’s incredibly rare. Here’s a really simple example to explain: most people wouldn’t kill a baby animal for fun right? Only maybe a psychopath would do that. Most people know if they’re up close to a tiny lamb, it would be wrong to kill it because it would cause tremendous stress to it’s mother. You know that right? I know that. It’s simple. It’s obvious. And that’s called a value: you know that it would be wrong to cause that horrible suffering and that’s why you wouldn’t do it. Now here’s the thing. You don’t need to eat lamb to survive, right? You only eat it for pleasure. So when you eat lamb you’re killing for pleasure because the lamb you eat wouldn’t have been killed if you hadn’t created the demand for meat by buying meat. Now I’m not saying eating meat is right or wrong, I’m just using this as a simple example. Integrity is when your behaviour aligns with your values. And it’s incredibly rare. Which is why the world is the way it is. Because most people say things they believe in all the time. They say they believe in many good things. But their behaviour doesn’t align with their beliefs. And the thing is, we’re not our beliefs. It’s not what’s inside that counts, it’s what you do that counts. Because what you do is a truer reflection f who you are than what you think you believe. Because you can choose to believe anything you like. But if your behaviour does ‘not align with your beliefs they’re not really your beliefs are they? They’re things you like to tell people you believe in because it makes you seem like a good person, but when it comes to chosing between your values and your own comfort, you choose comfort. Integrity begins when you consciously choose your values over your comfort or your personal gain. And it’s incredibly rare. In fact, you could become, relatively speaking, a very good person, simply by living with integrity. It would raise you above 99.9% of the population. It’s very difficult to do. But if you can do it, it would change your life and it would change the world. And even as I say this and you hear it and we both know the words are true, 99% of you won’t do it, because your own personal gain is more important than your values.
Let your values shape your voice. Don’t chase attention—build trust by doing good, quietly and well.” ~ Tim Cook
The greater the intellect, the more it learns to doubt itself.” ~ Blaise Pascal
The moment we start wanting others to see us in a certain way, we stop being ourselves
There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas. Modesty often hides deep genius.” ~ Susan Cain
What’s a rule you try to live by?”
don’t tell people your plans, show them your results
If your voice trembles when you speak, speak anyway. If your hands shake while you help, help anyway. Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s what grows when your values matter more than your comfort.” ~ Dr. Cornel West, PhD in Philosophy
Integrity begins the moment you act on truth you’re scared to say out loud.
The future of humanity will not be decided by how smart we are, but by how wise we are in using that intelligence to serve something greater than ourselves—our planet, our children, and the silent lives yet to come.” ~ Jane Goodall
The world will not be changed by extraordinary people doing grand things, but by ordinary people who choose small acts of courage, kindness, and integrity day after day, especially when no one is watching.”
~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
A fulfilling life is not found by chasing happiness or avoiding discomfort. It’s found by aligning your actions with your values, especially when it’s hard, inconvenient, or unpopular. That’s where real peace lives.” ~ Dr. Susan David, PhD in Psychology
Don’t aim for easy. Aim for honest, meaningful, and true to who you are becoming.
Do not ask whether you will make a difference. You already are. The question is—what kind?” ~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
Real maturity begins when we stop asking, ‘What do I want?’ and start asking, ‘What does life ask of me?’” ~ Viktor E. Frankl
Purpose is not pleasure—it’s responsibility. Your meaning lives in service.
You were born with goodness and purpose. You only need to remember.” ~ Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD in Psychology
“Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.” ~Susan David
Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” ~Frank A. Clark
Change doesn’t come from telling people they’re wrong. It comes from helping them see more. ~ David McRaney
Help quietly. Fly kindly. Always bring snacks.
Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results
Listening to birds lowers your cortisol, slows your heart rate and triggers parasympathetic calm
Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task” ~ William James
The shorter way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time” ~ Mozart
When you slow down enough to notice, even ordinary moments become vivid. A sip of water, a passing cloud, a laugh—they’re easy to miss and priceless to feel.
Each day is a container. If you don’t fill it with purpose, distractions will fill it for you.
Time is your most limited asset. Once it’s gone, you don’t get it back—so every minute is a decision about what truly matters.
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance—it is the illusion of knowledge.”
~ Dr. Stephen Hawking, PhD in Theoretical Physics
Stay curious. Certainty blinds us; humility keeps the door open to learning.
The question is not, ‘How can I be successful?’ but ‘How can I be useful?’”
~ Dr. Howard Thurman, PhD in Philosophy
Your life is not a performance—it is a service. Ask what the world needs that you can give.
Love that does not liberate is not love—it is possession.”
~ Dr. bell hooks, PhD in English Literature
Love is not control. Love says: I want your freedom as much as I want your presence.
Integrity is choosing courage over comfort, what’s right over what’s fun, and truth over popularity.”
~ Dr. Brené Brown, PhD in Social Work
Your integrity is not what you claim—it’s what you choose under pressure.
When you live aligned with your values, you may lose comfort—but you gain peace.”
~ Dr. Martha Beck, PhD in Sociology
Living true may cost you ease. But it buys you clarity, strength, and self-respect.
We live in a world that teaches us to fear pain and chase comfort—but it is through pain that depth is born.”
~ Dr. Susan David, PhD in Psychology
Discomfort is not failure—it is the doorway to transformation and truth.
Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
~Jennifer Lee
Self-control is the single most important factor in a person’s success. It outperforms IQ, talent, and charm.
~ Roy Baumeister & John Tierney
Character is built by confronting your weaknesses and turning discipline into a habit.
~ David Brooks
The essence of self-control is the ability to override automatic impulses. It’s what allows us to live by values, not instincts.
~ Daniel Kahneman
The first and best victory is to conquer self.
~ Plato
He who is guided by reason is more free than he who is led by desire.
~ Baruch Spinoza
A person whose desires are not under control is not free, but enslaved by them.
~ John Stuart Mill
It’s easy to get angry. It’s harder to stay calm when you’re right and still walk away.
~ Mahalia Jackson
if you want to become the greatest that you can be, do one thing and one thing only: clearly define your values (the things you believe are right and wrong) and never break them. You might think this is easy, but almost no one does it. Integrity is an incredibly rare thing. Let me give you a simple example:
Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you build trust in your own word. And that’s where transformation begins. ~ James Clear
Make your own Bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that in all your readings have been to you like the blast of a trumpet.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Always do what you are afraid to do.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson”
Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person.” ~ Albert Einstein
The warrior’s gift is to willingly storm Hell that Heaven may remain unstained.
We need courage and strength, a kind of warrior spirit. But the place for this warrior strength is in the heart. We need energy, commitment, and courage not to run from our life nor to cover it over with any philosophy-mate rial or spiritual. We need a warrior’s heart that lets us face our lives directly, our pains and limitations, our joys and possibilities.
Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH.” ~ Morihei Ueshiba
A warrior takes responsibility for his acts, for the most trivial of acts. An average man acts out his thoughts, and never takes responsibility for what he does.” ~ Carlos Castaneda
SHUCHU RYOKU – Focus all your energy to one point.
A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.” ~ David Gemmell
If a warrior lacked wisdom, courage alone would not keep him alive for long.” ~ Larry McMurtry
Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the great void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior.” ~ Morihei Ueshiba
The Way of the Warrior has been misunderstood. It is not a means to kill and destroy others. Those who seek to compete and better one another are making a terrible mistake. To smash, injure, or destroy is the worst thing a human being can do. The real Way of a Warrior is to prevent such slaughter – it is the Art of Peace, the power of love.” ~ Morihei Ueshiba
The path of the Warrior is lifelong, and mastery is often simply staying on the path.
To practice Zen or the Martial Arts, you must live intensely, wholeheartedly, without reserve – as if you might die in the next instant
He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who can not provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.
We chose whether to be warriors or to be ordinary.” ~ Carlos Castaneda
Did you know the weekend was only introduced in the US in 1931? today we take it for granted that we get Saturday and Sunday off from work. But the concept of the weekend was only introduced in the USA in 1931 to curb unemployment during the Depression and in the U.K. IN 1932. It makes you wonder what things will people look back on a hundred hundreds years from now and think is strange. Maybe they’ll think it’s weird that we worked five days a week. Maybe they won’t even work at all then and everything will be done by robots. Or maybe they’ll be horrified that we used to kill millions of animals a day just for pleasure. What do you think people of the future will look back on in shock?
When I was young, I believed that life might unfold in an orderly way, according to my hopes and expectations. But now I understand that the Way winds like a river, always changing, ever onward.. My journeys revealed that the Way itself creates the warrior; that every path leads to peace, every choice to wisdom. And that life has always been, and will always be, arising in Mystery.
Either you want change or you want comfort, but you can’t have both.” ~ Kierra C.T. Banks
Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person. ~ Albert Einstein
Accept everything just the way it is.
Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
Do not regret what you have done
Never be jealous
Do not pursue the taste of good food.
Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.
Never stray from the Way.” ~ Miyamoto Musashi
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.” ~ Stevie Wonder
If you watch TV every day make one tiny change to turn it into a healthy activity: Every time the commercials come on do three minutes of intensive exercise
Focus your mind on positive constructive thoughts. Unused negative thoughts only drain your energy and make your life worse. If you are having negative thoughts, try to either think of positive solutions to those problems so you can see them as challenges to overcome, or try to remember the things you’re grateful for.
No matter how great the talent or efforts, some things just take time. You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant.”
― Warren Buffett
The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.” Warren Buffett
If you’re in the luckiest one per cent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 per cent.”
― Warren Buffett
I insist on a lot of time being spent, almost every day, to just sit and think. That is very uncommon in American business. I read and think. So I do more reading and thinking, and make less impulse decisions than most people in business. I do it because I like this kind of life.” ~ Warren Buffett
The high-minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think.” ~ Aristotle
A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying. ~ B. F. Skinner
Have you noticed that advertising seems to get ‘dumber’ every year? There’s a reason for this. Advertisers have realized that being dumb is popular and being intelligent is uncool. To appeal to people
To be whole, we must be willing to stand in the gap between what is and what should be.” ~ Dr. Parker J. Palmer, PhD in Sociology
The human spirit grows by what it gives, not by what it accumulates.” ~ Dr. Howard Thurman, PhD in Philosophy
Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now.” ~ Dr. Jonathan Sacks, PhD in Philosophy
You can’t fix everything—but you can do the next right thing. And that changes everything.
We don’t need more leaders. We need more people with the courage to lead their own lives well.”
~ Dr. Brené Brown, PhD in Social Work
Lead by being honest. Show up fully. Your life is your first and greatest influence.
There is no transformation without discomfort. Comfort sustains the status quo.” ~ Dr. bell hooks, PhD in English Literature
Discomfort is not harm—it is a sign that you are touching something real. Stay with it.
When a person is drowning, it does not help to lecture them about swimming.” ~ Dr. Gabor Maté, PhD in Medicine
Before you offer advice, offer presence. Kindness is the only bridge to change.
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” ~ Dr. Carl Rogers, PhD in Psychology
Lasting transformation never comes from self-hatred. It begins in unconditional self-honesty.
Doing hard things is how we develop strength, grow in wisdom, and find out what we’re truly capable of.” ~ Alex & Brett Harris
Our teen years are not a vacation from responsibility. They are the training ground of future leaders who dare to be responsible now.” ~ Alex & Brett Harris
Choose kindness. Choose gratitude. Choose to find solutions instead of complaining. Choose to never give up. Choose to have a good attitude. Choose to work hard and do a good job. Choose to be a team player. Choose not to judge others. Choose courage. Choose discipline. Choose civility.Choose to be the person you would want to meet.
Every time you choose to be kind when your instinct is telling you to be angry, you make the world a better place.
Fail often. The first time you try something new, like a sport, a new skill, a new place or a new recipe, you’ll probably be bad at it. Never let that stop you. Try new things all the time. As often as possible. This is the key to a rich life. It’s the key to learning. When you try you often discover new things you didn’t know about. Your world grows. Your life grows.
hold a vision in your mind of how you want the world to be: what does a better world look like to you? Each day, let that vision oversea your decisions. Let it guide you to do the right thing and in so doing make the world a better place. Help others do the same. Become a good influence.
Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure” ~ Benjamin Disraeli
It’s easy to start. What defines you is what you do on the hundredth try, after the initial excitement fades.
Perseverance means staying in motion when progress is invisible. It’s the strength to continue, not because you feel certain—but because the goal still matters.
The real test of integrity is when doing the right thing costs you something.” ~ Dr. Stephen L. Carter, PhD in Law
In moments of fear, return to your values. They are your compass.” ~ Dr. Susan David, PhD in Psychology
Change happens slowly, then suddenly—so keep going, even when it feels like nothing is working.” ~ Dr. Robert Kegan, PhD in Developmental Psychology
Keep doing the right thing. Growth is often invisible until it breaks through.
sometimes You don’t need answers—just presence. People heal when they feel heard.
When we see people as problems, we create division. When we see them as potential, we create change.”
~ Dr. Donna Hicks, PhD in International Relations
Start with dignity. Solutions grow when people feel respected.
If you’re ever not sure if someone you know is ok, call them. Don’t wait
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—that is to have succeeded.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took an excuse.”~ Florence Nightingale
In a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind
Being civil doesn’t mean holding back truth—it means delivering it with dignity. Words still matter when emotions run high.
The less you respond to negativity, the more peaceful your life becomes”
Letting go of ego frees you from needing to be right, praised, or better than others. It’s choosing growth over pride and connection over competition.
If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ~ George Orwell
The world breaks almost everyone. It standardises them. But there are some, very rare people who refuse to be broken, who refuse to conform. Or perhaps they cannot be broken. Those rare few end up on the fringes or they die young. Their flame is too bright, too wild to be confined. So it must burn out brightly.
Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs. ~ Farrah Gray
This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.” ~ William Shakespeare, Hamlet
When you’re humble, you focus on the mission—not on the credit. You don’t need to be the loudest when your work speaks for itself.
The greatest friend of truth is time, her greatest enemy is prejudice, and her constant companion is humility” ~ Charles Caleb Colton
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it” ~ Henry David Thoreau
A goal without a plan is just a wish” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Planning protects your priorities. Without it, distractions win. With it, your goals get the time and energy they deserve.
The more you plan, the luckier you get” ~ Brian Tracy
The habit of reading strengthens attention. As the world rushes by, books invite you to slow down, reflect, and think deeply.
Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned” ~ Peter Marshall
Starve your distractions, feed your focus” ~ Unknown
Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day” ~ Jim Rohn
Discipline is the art of choosing what matters most over what feels good in the moment. It’s consistency in action, even when motivation fades.
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment” ~ Jim Rohn
Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared” ~ Eddie Rickenbacker
Courage often means being the first to be kind.”~ Dr. Michelle Borba, EdD in Educational Psychology
Don’t wait for permission to do the right thing. Be the one who softens the room.
Hope based on evidence is not foolish—it’s revolutionary. Cynicism is just another form of laziness.” ~ Rutger Bregman
When we encourage each other instead of putting each other down, we make our small parts of the world a little better. And in doing so we make our country better — for everyone. Choose to be an encourager. Choose to make the world better. We can choose a better world for each other. The choice is in every decision we make.
You’re not lazy, unmotivated, or stuck. After years of living your life in survival mode, you’re exhausted. There’s a difference.” ~ Brianna Wiest
A lot of people see things as they are. But if you want to make the world a better place, try to see things as they could be if each of us made the changes we need to make.
It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed” ~ Napoleon Hill
A good society is built by ordinary people who choose daily not to look away.” ~ Dr. Margaret Heffernan, PhD in Management
Remember this: ‘The system’ is you. It’s all of us. We are the system. And the system can be changed. Next time you find yourself complaining about the way the world is, remember you are a part of it.
Sustainable joy comes from knowing your life helps someone else’s.” ~ Dr. Laurie Santos, PhD in Psychology
Happiness isn’t a goal—it’s a byproduct of meaning. Serve, contribute, connect.
Righteous anger needs direction. Strategy, storytelling, and service build real movements.
Civility isn’t weakness—it’s the strength to stay principled when others are not.” ~ Dr. Christine Porath, PhD in Management
Respond to cruelty with clarity, not contempt. How you act under pressure defines your impact.
When people feel valued, they become more valuable to others.” ~ Dr. Adam Grant, PhD in Organizational Psychology
Think beyond convenience. What you choose today shapes the world your children will inherit.
When we teach children how to care, we lay the foundation for peace.” ~ Dr. Nel Noddings, PhD in Educational Philosophy
Model compassion. Praise kindness. Raise not just smart kids, but good ones.
You don’t need to be extraordinary to create extraordinary change—you need to be persistent.” ~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
Show up. Keep going. The world is moved most by those who refuse to stop caring.
Don’t rush to judge. Ask, “What might they be going through?”
If we want a better society, we must start by treating each other with basic dignity.” ~ Dr. Donna Hicks, PhD in International Relations
Dignity costs nothing—and it changes everything. Offer it freely.
The most effective change agents are those who stay kind under pressure.” ~ Dr. Elizabeth Dunn, PhD in Psychology
Kindness doesn’t mean weakness. It means you choose peace even when it’s hard
Don’t wait to do things that matter: To say the things you want to say. To go to the places you want to go. To achieve the things you want to achieve. Start today. Even if you only take a small step. Take it.
Good means not merely not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.” ~ Democritus
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” ~ Heraclitus
Educate the children and it won’t be necessary to punish the men.” ~ Pythagoras
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve, and bad things are very easy to get.” ~ Confucius
As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.” ~ Pythagoras
The beginning is the most important part of the work.” ~ Plato
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” ~ Aristotle
What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.” ~ Confucius
When anger rises, think of the consequences.” ~ Confucius
To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.” ~ Confucius
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” ~ Confucius
Men’s natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.” ~ Confucius
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.” ~ Confucius
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.” ~ Confucius
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.” ~ Confucius
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.” ~ Confucius
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ~ Confucius
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?” ~ Confucius
Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
The success of a country is built on the intelligence of its people. If you truly care about your country make sure your children deeply value education and knowledge. If you do this, you’re making the world a better place.
Most people need encouragement far more than they need advice.” ~ Dr. Howard Gardner, PhD in Education and Psychology
Most change doesn’t begin with knowing more. It begins with caring more.” ~ Dr. Mary Pipher, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Most people need encouragement far more than they need advice.” ~ Dr. Howard Gardner, PhD in Education and Psychology
The best bosses listen with the intent to understand, not to defend. Ego kills growth. Humility fuels it.” ~ Kim Scott
if you make your goals in life helping people or animals you’ll find eventually other people want to help you because you’re doing something good. But if you make your goals purely selfish, people will always ask “what’s in it for me?”
if you buy something every month, like tea, coffee or pet food, buy it bulk: you’ll pay about half what you pay now. When you add up the savings it could be enough for a nice weekend break in a hotel every year.
You didn’t know it at the time
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~ Socrates
Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it.” ~ Diane Sawyer
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. ~ Albert Schweitzer
Hope is not optimism. It is the conviction that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out.” ~ Václav Havel
The moment you take responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you gain the power to change anything in your life” ~ Hal Elrod
Responsibility is the price of freedom” ~ Elbert Hubbard
Forgiveness is not about forgetting—it’s about refusing to be controlled by the past.” ~ Dr. Fred Luskin, PhD in Psychology
Letting go frees your energy. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself to move forward.
Don’t chase happiness. Chase contribution. Happiness follows.” ~ Dr. Martin Seligman, PhD in Psychology
Helping others is one of the most powerful ways to find joy and meaning that lasts.
To find meaning, help someone else find theirs.” ~ Dr. Emily Esfahani Smith, PhD in Psychology
Mentor, guide, or just encourage. Purpose expands when it lifts others up with it.
Courage is contagious. When one person speaks up, others are emboldened to follow.” ~ Dr. Adam Galinsky, PhD in Organizational Behavior
Be the first to act. Whether it’s kindness or truth-telling, your voice makes space for others to join.
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” ~ Oscar Wilde
Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” ~ W. E. B. Du Bois
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~ John Quincy Adams
Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.” ~ Albert Einstein
Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” ~ Steve Jobs
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ~ Mark Twain
The one quality that all successful people have is the ability to take on responsibility” ~ Michael Korda
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
Blaming others weakens you. respinsibility strengthens you
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything” ~ Mark Twain
You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do” ~ Carl Jung
Live in such a way that if someone spoke badly of you, no one would believe it” ~ Zig Ziglar
Time is the most honest expression of your values.” ~ Dr. Laura Vanderkam, PhD in Time Use Research
Audit how you spend it. If you say you care about something—does your time prove it?
People who feel they have purpose live longer, healthier lives.” ~ Dr. Patricia Boyle, PhD in Neuropsychology
Find a purpose beyond yourself—family, faith, service, or creativity—and invest in it daily.
If you want to be happier, focus less on yourself.” ~ Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD in Psychology
Volunteer. Help. Ask others how they’re doing—and really listen. Fulfillment follows contribution.
Make your life a reflection of your values—on your calendar, in your actions, and in your words.” ~ Dr. Laura Vanderkam, PhD in Time Use Research
Want a kinder world? Schedule time to help someone. Want a healthier planet? Block time to clean, walk, or plant.
The best way to lift your own mood is to lift someone else’s.” ~ Dr. Adam Grant, PhD in Organizational Psychology
Write a thank-you note. Compliment a coworker. Give your full attention. Generosity creates ripple effects.
you can change the world with your wallet. You can choose to buy only carbon neutral, plastic free products. You can be part of the solution and not the problem.
We used to listen to understand. Now we often listen to reply. The difference is everything. ~ Kate Murphy
It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go” ~ William Feather
Energy and persistence conquer all things” ~ Benjamin Franklin
Perseverance is the decision to try again—not because it’s easy, but because the goal is still worth it. It’s endurance fueled by purpose.
Lies leave tangles behind—explanations, regret, fear. But the truth, even when uncomfortable, lets you walk with your head up.
True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less” ~ C.S. Lewis
Daily planning is a ritual of clarity. It turns chaos into structure, and uncertainty into direction. Just 5 quiet minutes can change your entire day. A culmination of good days can change your life
Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary” ~ Jim Rohn
Books are silent mentors. They offer you lessons learned, pain survived, and ideas tested across centuries—all for the cost of your attention.
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together” ~ Vincent van Gogh
Mindfulness is paying full attention to now—not the past, not the future, but this breath, this moment.
Don’t try to erase bad habits. Replace them.”
~ Dr. Judson Brewer, PhD in Neuroscience
Break the loop by inserting a new, more rewarding action in the old habit’s place.
Slow down, take your time, don’t rush. If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right
The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” ~ Michelangelo
Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it” ~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau
If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero
Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?”
― Marcus Aurelius
You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
Animals don’t hate, and we’re supposed to be better than them.” ~ Elvis Presley
Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.” ~Socrates
Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
People say, what is the sense of our small effort? They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time. A pebble cast into a pond causes ripples that spread in all directions. Each one of our thoughts, words and deeds is like that.” ~ Dorothy Day
It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most. It’s the bridge that turns intentions into reality.
“Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built. Lack of discipline inevitably leads to failure” ~ Jim Rohn
“We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret” ~ Jim Rohn
When you stop focusing on who’s right and who’s wrong you can focus on what’s best
When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. ~ G.K. Chesterton
Alice Herz-Sommer, a Jewish pianist from Prague, was imprisoned in the Theresienstadt concentration camp during World War II. She lost her family, endured starvation, and witnessed daily horrors. Yet through it all, she found one sustaining force: gratitude.
Each day, she gave concerts for fellow prisoners, bringing beauty into unimaginable suffering. She later said, “I look at the good. When you are thankful, you are happy.”
After the war, Alice lived to 110 years old—always practicing gratitude. Her story proves that gratitude is not based on circumstances. It is a profound inner choice that can carry you through anything.
There’s no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection” ~ Unknown
Sometimes we spend so much time and energy thinking about where we want to go that we don’t notice where we are” ~ Dan Gutman
When you practice gratitude, even hardship reveals gifts: strength you didn’t know you had, wisdom you couldn’t have learned otherwise.
It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals” ~ Jim Rohn
It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently” ~ Tony Robbins
I have from an early age abjured the use of meat, and the time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men.
Leonardo da Vinci
remember, even people who are thought to be great can turn out to be real sleaze bags. Never deify another human. All humans are fallible, no one is perfect and no one should be worshipped by millions of zombified fans. — show pics of Neil gaiman, puff daddy, Mohammad, jimmy saville, lost prophets guy
Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty” ~ Doris Day
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool” ~ Richard Feynman
Open-mindedness is not about having no beliefs—it’s about holding them humbly, knowing you might still have something to learn
Open-mindedness is the courage to listen without needing to agree. It’s the willingness to learn without fear, and to change when new truth appears
What you do when no one is watching shapes what happens when everyone is.” ~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
Private habits build public confidence. Integrity starts unseen.
Self-compassion is more effective than self-criticism for motivating change.” ~ Dr. Kristin Neff, PhD in Human Development
Be honest with yourself without cruelty. Kindness fuels perseverance.
Set the bar low enough to win. Success builds success.”
~ Dr. BJ Fogg, PhD in Behavior Design
Starting tiny—just one push-up, one minute of writing—creates momentum that grows naturally.
Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.” ~ Suzy Kassem
Remember that you can do anything, but not everything. Prioritize the few things that truly matter.” ~ Greg McKeown
Being ‘the bigger man’ doesn’t matter. Doing what’s right is what matters.
You earn trust not by making promises, but by keeping them” ~ Frank Sonnenberg
Responsibility is accepting that you are the cause and the solution of the matter
Responsibility shows in the small things—being on time, following through, admitting when you’re wrong. These habits earn quiet trust and lasting respect.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
Name one win each day, no matter how small. Progress perception drives persistence.” ~ Dr. Teresa Amabile, PhD in Organizational Behavior
Small wins train your brain to notice growth—and keep you going through harder days.
To boost creativity, change your scenery—walk, drive, sit in a new room.” ~ Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD in Cognitive Psychology
New environments cue new thoughts. Even a 10-minute walk sparks insights.
Attention is the currency of achievement. Spend it wisely.” ~ Dr. Gloria Mark, PhD in Informatics
Limit your open tabs. Mute notifications. Give full attention to what matters most—even for 20 focused minutes.
The fastest way to change your life is to change who you spend time with.” ~ Dr. David McClelland, PhD in Psychology
Your habits and attitudes mirror the people around you. Choose wisely.
The brain learns best when it feels safe.” ~ Dr. Bruce Perry, PhD in Neuroscience
Kindness, calm, and patience accelerate learning far more than pressure or fear.
Anticipating regret helps you make better decisions.”
~ Dr. Daniel Kahneman, PhD in Psychology
Ask: “What will I wish I had done tomorrow?” That one question clarifies everything.
Break large goals into steps that can be completed in less than 10 minutes.” ~ Dr. BJ Fogg, PhD in Behavior Design
Big goals feel overwhelming. Micro-steps create traction and reinforce success
Confidence is a side effect of keeping promises to yourself.” ~ Dr. Benjamin Hardy, PhD in Psychology
Build trust by doing what you said you’d do, even in small ways.
People who plan their weekends are happier.” ~ Dr. Cassie Mogilner Holmes, PhD in Marketing and Time Use
Schedule small moments of joy, even if it’s just a walk, a book, or a good meal.
You don’t need more time. You need more focus.” ~ Dr. Gloria Mark, PhD in Informatics
Mulltitasking isn’t productive—it fragments your attention. One task, one focus block, one win.
Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.” ~ Dr. Susan David, PhD in Psychology
Do hard things early in the day when your willpower is strongest
When under pressure, slow your exhale. It tells your brain you’re safe.” ~ Dr. Andrew Huberman, PhD in Neurobiology
Long exhales (twice as long as inhales) activate your parasympathetic system—calming you quickly.
Honesty sets you free. When you tell the truth, you don’t carry the weight of lies or fear of being exposed. You can walk lighter, speak clearer, and live without hiding.
It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not” ~ Denis Waitley
When you focus fully on your work, you enter a state of flow. Time fades, and meaning deepens. Work done with attention becomes more than just work—it becomes craft.
Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to come back and see you do it again” ~ Walt Disney
You’re more likely to follow through if you publicly commit to someone you respect” ~ Dr. Robert Cialdini, PhD in Psychology
Tell a friend, coach, or mentor your goal. Social accountability strengthens commitment.
When you write about a traumatic event for 15 minutes over 3 days, your health improves.” ~ Dr. James Pennebaker, PhD in Psychology
Expressive writing reduces stress, boosts immunity, and aids emotional processing.
Working in 90-minute focus blocks matches your brain’s ultradian rhythm for performance.”
~ Dr. Ernest Rossi, PhD in Psychobiology
Set a 90-minute block for deep work, then break. Your brain works best in these cycles.
Start where motivation is easiest—on a task that feels doable. Success builds momentum.”
~ Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD in Psychology
Don’t try to crush the hardest task first if it paralyzes you. Just begin somewhere.
You can train your attention like a muscle. Start with 12 minutes a day.”
~ Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience
Short bursts of daily mindfulness improve focus, memory, and emotion regulation.
Journaling what you learn builds self-awareness. You start to notice what ideas repeat, what insights stick, and where your thinking evolves over time.
“A journal is your completely unaltered voice.” ~ Lucy Dacus
Writing things down helps you remember, reflect, and grow. When you capture your thoughts, you don’t lose them—you sharpen them. Learning becomes lasting.
Writing is the painting of the voice” ~ Voltaire
A clean space invites clarity. Without clutter, your mind has room to breathe. You can think, create, and rest better when your surroundings aren’t shouting at you.
Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.” ~ Barbara Hemphill
Cleaning creates calm. When everything has a place, your mind can rest. The space around you reflects the space within you—and organizing one helps heal the other.
Your home should be the antidote to stress, not the cause of it.” ~ Peter Walsh
The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” ~ Bruce Lee
When you rush through many things at once, you miss the richness of each one. But when you slow down and focus, your work becomes more meaningful—and your mind more peaceful
Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets.” ~ Nido Qubein
Gratitude is a lens that changes everything you see. The more you look for what’s good, the more good you notice—and the more content your life becomes.
Wherever you are, be all there” ~ Jim Elliot
Using time wisely means asking what really matters—then doing more of that
Routines create freedom. Structure reduces decision fatigue and increases willpower.” ~ Dr. Roy Baumeister, PhD in Psychology
Protect mental energy. Let routines make daily choices automatic.
The best predictor of future success is deliberate practice, not talent.” ~ Dr. K. Anders Ericsson, PhD in Psychology of Expertise
Push yourself just beyond your comfort zone, with feedback, regularly. That’s how you grow.
Habits are not formed by motivation. They’re formed by repetition in a stable context.” ~ Dr. Wendy Wood, PhD in Psychology
Repeat the same behavior in the same place and time. That’s how habits stick.
Our attention is the most powerful tool we have. Protect it like your most valuable asset” ~ Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD in Neuroscience
Limit interruptions. Train your attention with mindfulness and focused practice.
To change behavior, celebrate tiny wins immediately.” ~ Dr. BJ Fogg, PhD in Behavior Design
Finish a task? Smile, pump your fist, say “yes!” Your brain needs rewards to reinforce habits.
“When you feel overwhelmed, write it down. Naming your stress externalizes it.” ~ Dr. James Pennebaker, PhD in Psychology
Journaling clarifies thoughts and reduces emotional burden. Don’t carry it all in your head.
Ask yourself one question every night: Did I get one percent better today?” ~ James Clear
Tiny gains add up. One small win today is more powerful than ten intentions tomorrow.
End your shower with 30 seconds of cold water. It increases alertness and builds resilience.” ~ Dr. Susanna Søberg, PhD in Metabolism
A brief cold burst reduces stress and trains your nervous system to stay calm.
Ask: What would the person I want to become do in this situation?”
~ Dr. Benjamin Hardy, PhD in Organizational Psychology
Decisions become clearer when you act from your future self, not your current impulses.
Replace scrolling with journaling for 10 minutes a day. It declutters your mind.” ~ Dr. James Pennebaker, PhD in Psychology
Journaling helps you process emotions and reduce anxiety more than passive distraction.
Use ‘temptation bundling’—pair a guilty pleasure with a healthy habit.” ~ Dr. Katy Milkman, PhD in Behavioral Economics
Watch your favorite show only while exercising. You’ll look forward to the good habit.
Wake up at the same time every day—even on weekends.”
~ Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD in Neuroscience
A consistent wake time anchors your body clock. It improves sleep, mood, and metabolism.
Plan your breaks. Schedule them like tasks. Rest isn’t laziness—it’s strategy.” ~ Dr. Alex Pang, PhD in History of Science
Regular breaks make you more productive, not less.
To learn faster, teach someone else. Explaining forces understanding.” ~ Dr. Richard Feynman, PhD in Physics
Use the Feynman technique: explain a concept simply to lock it in.
Use physical tokens for new habits. A bracelet, sticky note, or object can remind you of your intention.”
~ Dr. BJ Fogg, PhD in Behavior Design
Visual cues spark action. They make your goals visible and present.
Make your first action of the day a win. Make your bed, drink water, or stretch. It sets the tone.” ~ Dr. Charles Duhigg, PhD in Business and Habit Formation
A small, early victory gives you control and builds momentum for the rest of the day.
Stand during phone calls or meetings. It boosts clarity, energy, and assertiveness.”
~ Dr. Joan Vernikos, PhD in Physiology
A standing posture activates your brain and posture-linked confidence centers.
Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4. Do it 3 times. It calms your nervous system in under a minute.”
~ Dr. Andrew Huberman, PhD in Neurobiology
This box-breathing technique reduces anxiety fast and improves focus.
Don’t rely on memory. Use lists. Free your brain for thinking, not storage.”
~ Dr. David Allen, PhD in Productivity
Your brain is for ideas, not holding onto them. Write everything down.
Use the 10-10-10 rule. How will I feel about this in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years?”
~ Dr. Suzy Welch, PhD in Business Leadership
This mindset shift helps break impulsive choices and gives you long-term clarity.
When emotions run high, lower your voice. It lowers the temperature of the whole room.” ~ Dr. Laura Markham, PhD in Clinical Psychology
De-escalation starts with tone. Calm speech triggers calm responses.
Overcommitment destroys focus. Say no more often so you can say yes to what matters.
Sleep on big decisions. Delay reduces regret.”
~ Dr. Daniel Kahneman, PhD in Behavioral Economics
To get unstuck, change your posture. Sit up, move, or stand. The body influences the brain.”
~ Dr. Erik Peper, PhD in Psychophysiology
Movement shifts emotion. Don’t wait to feel better—move to feel better.
Your mental energy peaks early—don’t waste it on email or scrolling.
Helping others in tiny ways builds goodwill, trust, and unexpected opportunities.
Label distractions. When they appear, name them: ‘This is a craving,’ or ‘This is worry.’”
~ Dr. Judson Brewer, PhD in Addiction Psychiatry
Labeling helps you disarm impulses before they hijack your attention.
Whenever you realise something important or make a big mistake, write it down in one document. Every now and then, read through the document and make sure you’re learning from your experiences.
Some people want to be good but they don’t know how. Other people want to be good and they do know how. It’s up to the second group to help the first group, not to hate them. And there’s a third
Stack habits. After I brush my teeth, I will meditate for 1 minute.”
~ Dr. BJ Fogg, PhD in Behavior Design
Attach new habits to existing ones. This makes them automatic and easier to maintain.
Build ‘starter steps’ into every habit. Don’t commit to a workout—commit to putting on your shoes.”
~ Dr. Wendy Wood, PhD in Psychology
Momentum begins with starting. Make starting so easy you can’t say no.
Set an alarm to go to bed, not just to wake up.”
~ Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD in Neuroscience
Your bedtime is more important than your wake-up time. Guard it.
Ask yourself: What’s one small win I can get right now?”
~ Dr. Teresa Amabile, PhD in Organizational Behavior
Small wins create motivation. Accomplish one thing—then ride that momentum.
Silence your phone during meals. Make food a mindful activity, not a multitask.”
~ Dr. Susan Albers, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Eating slowly and undistracted improves digestion, satisfaction, and connection.
Work on one task until it’s complete or until your timer goes off. Never switch mid-flow.”
~ Dr. Gloria Mark, PhD in Informatics
Task switching breaks focus and burns energy. Use timers to protect attention.
Prepare your environment before starting a new habit. Make it obvious, easy, and satisfying.”
~ Dr. BJ Fogg, PhD in Behavior Design
Want to read more? Place a book on your pillow. Want to stretch? Put a yoga mat by your desk.
Always ask yourself: Is this the most important thing I could be doing right now?”
~ Dr. Peter Drucker, PhD in International Law and Public Policy
This simple question instantly refocuses your energy on what matters most.
Go outside every day, even if only for 10 minutes. Natural light and fresh air reset your stress levels.”
~ Dr. Andrew Weil, PhD in Integrative Medicine
Nature restores mental clarity and boosts your immune system
Keep a distraction list beside you while working. If a thought pops up, write it down—then return to work.”
~ Dr. Nir Eyal, PhD in Behavioral Science
This technique clears mental clutter without losing your focus.
Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up. It jumpstarts your metabolism and brain.”
~ Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, PhD in Functional Medicine
To build a habit, start tiny. Floss one tooth. Do one push-up. Success grows from simplicity.”
~ Dr. BJ Fogg, PhD in Behavior Design
Shrinking your habit lowers resistance. Starting is everything—momentum follows.
If you can’t do great things, do small things in a great way” ~ Napoleon Hill
When in doubt, take a walk” ~ Dr. John Ratey, PhD in Psychiatry
Walking improves brain function, solves creative problems, and clears mental fog faster than sitting and stewing.
Write down three things you’re grateful for every night” ~ Dr. Robert Emmons, PhD in Psychology
This 2-minute habit rewires your brain for joy, reduces depression, and helps you sleep better.
Name your emotions. Labeling feelings reduces their intensity and helps you manage them” ~ Dr. Dan Siegel, PhD in Psychiatry
Instead of bottling it up, say: “I feel anxious” or “I’m frustrated.” Saying how you feel outloud calms your brain.
Create a ‘shutdown ritual’ at the end of your workday to protect your evening” ~ Dr. Cal Newport, PhD in Computer Science
“Sleep improves by 30–60 minutes on average when you keep your phone out of your bedroom” ~ Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD in Neuroscience
Bundle habits: Pair something you need to do with something you want to do.”
~ Dr. Katy Milkman, PhD in Behavioral Economics
Get sunlight within 30 minutes of waking. It sets your body clock and boosts alertness” ~ Dr. Andrew Huberman, PhD in Neuroscience
Walk 10 minutes after every meal. It flattens blood sugar and clears your mind” ~ Dr. Michael Greger, PhD in Nutrition
Eat your meals at the same time each day. Consistency improves digestion, energy, and sleep.”
~ Dr. Satchin Panda, PhD in Molecular Biology
For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream” ~Vincent Van Gogh
Your story could be the key that unlocks someone else’s prison.”
~Unknown
The moment you take responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you can change anything in your life.”
~ Hal Elrod
Responsibility starts with a simple truth: your life is your own. Blaming others delays your growth. Owning your choices empowers you to make real change
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People remember those who stayed true when it mattered most
When you live with integrity, your actions reflect your beliefs. There’s no need for excuses or justifications. You do what’s right, even when no one’s watching.
Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy.”
~ Brené Brown
The future depends on what you do today.”
~ Dr. Maria Montessori
The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.”
~ Dr. Samuel Johnson
We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing.” ~ Dr. Henry Cloud
Choose empowering thoughts. Your mind shapes your reality.
You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.”
~ Dr. Tony Gaskins
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
~ Henry David Thoreau
People rely on those who consistently give their best. It’s how reputations are made—one task at a time
Hard work isn’t just about effort—it’s about intention. You put your heart into what you do, knowing each task reflects who you are becoming
Focusing on doing a good job means showing up fully. You take time to do it right, not just fast. That care shows in the results—and in your character.
The earth has music for those who listen.” ~ William Shakespeare
The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.”
~ Sakyong Mipham
Moving your body outdoors lifts your mood fast. Nature refreshes your mind, and motion strengthens your body. Even a short walk can dissolve stress and restore energy.
Writing is thinking on paper.” ~ William Zinsser
Make a note every time you learn something: don’t repeat mistakes
“The palest ink is better than the best memory.”
~ Chinese Proverb
Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor—it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.” ~ Peter Walsh
The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t.” ~ Marie Kondo
Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” ~ William Morris
For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
Don’t rely on fleeting moods. Build habits anchored in discipline.
When the why is clear, the how is easy.”
~ Dr. Jim Loehr, EdD in Psychology
Clarity of purpose makes daily disci
Small daily habits compound over time—focus on the process, not the outcome.
Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s how you stay strong for others.
You can’t stop thinking, but you can change what you think about.”
~ Dr. Rick Hanson, PhD in Psychology
Shift your focus toward what builds peace, confidence, and strength.
Discipline equals freedom.”
~ Jocko Willink (PhD-level military strategist, awarded honorary distinctions)
The more control you have over yourself, the more choices you have in life.
A year from now you may wish you had started today.”
~ Karen Lamb, PhD
The best time to begin was yesterday. The next best is right now.
Being busy is not the same as being productive”~ Cal Newport, PhD
You cannot change what you refuse to confront.” ~ Dr. Philip Zimbardo, PhD in Psychology
Face the hard truth. That’s the doorway to lasting change.
don’t waste your energy on negativity. If something is making you angry do something about it. If you can’t do anything about it, forget about and move on. Focus your energy on positive change
Focus on your strengths, not your limitations. Progress begins there.
The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.”
~ Dr. Charles Stanley, PhD in Theology
You become your ideal self not by dreaming, but by acting in line with your goals each day
People who believe they have the power to exercise control over their lives are healthier, more effective, and more successful.”
~ Albert Bandura, PhD in Psychology
Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring pain. It means noticing beauty even in the middle of it. You can be hurting and still thankful. That balance gives you strength to keep going.
Focusing on one task at a time brings peace and power. Multitasking scatters your energy and weakens your results. Deep focus turns work into something satisfying and whole.
weekend tip: do a big task first thing in the morning (like cleaning or DIY). Don’t sit down until lunchtime. Have a really nice lunch. You’ll enjoy it much more. Is do whatever you want for the rest of the day feeling satisfied you’ve got a big job done
Do you want to know the secret to success? Always do atleast 10% more than was expected. This is your marketing budget. If you always do more than your customers expect, they’ll tell people about you and they’ll always come back to you, so you don’t need to spoend any money on advertising.
An estimated £140 million worth of used clothing goes to waste every year – that’s around 350,000 tonnes
Try not to waste your energy on negativity. If something bothers you either try to fix it or stop thinking about it. Being negative about something you’ll never try to fix does only one thing: it wastes your life
Every person you meet knows something you don’t. Listening with humility can turn strangers into teachers.
Perseverance is the gym of your spirit
Every obstacle is a test of your will. Setbacks aren’t signs to quit—they’re invitations to rise.
Quitting is easy. finishing is rare
When you have integrity, your words match your actions. You become someone others can rely on
When people who say “I always say what I think”, what they really mean is they think many things but choose to say the most horrible, blunt thing because they like stirring things up
An organised home is a organised mind
the way you say things is as important as what you’re saying. If you care about someone or something, think carefully about the way you say things: the delivery makes all the difference
If you’ve got a great idea don’t tell people about it, just do it and then show people the results. People don’t care about ideas that might or might not work, they care about what you’re able to get done in the real world
always be honest. In everything you say, in the choices you make and in the way you behave. Always, always, always be honest. That doesn’t mean you have to always “say what you think”. You can think many things and choose to say the positive, constructive things and still be completely honest
people rise and fall to the level they’re treated. If you want the people around you to rise, treat them well
some people get older and wiser. Some people get older but stay stupid. The former chooses to continue to learn.
Everyone has good and bad parts to them. Your challenge is to choose your good side as often as you can
Listen to “The Beyondness of Things” by John Barry while you’re doing anything and you’ll feel like you’re in a scene of an incredible movie.
- Take a deep breath in as deeply as you can. Breathe out and release all tension. Allow your shoulders to fall loose. Clear your mind. Calmness and clarity will get you where you need to be better than anger or worry will
- Remember, everyone is just trying to live their lives as best they can. Be kind. You never really know what someone’s going through
- If we help each other we help the whole become better. If we hurt each other we make the world a little worse
we’ve created a world in which we glamorise terrible people and acts in films, we idolise rapists and nazis on stages and we shout in hatred at our fellow countrymen for voting differently. This is the world we are choosing to create. And we can choose to change it.
the greatest lessons are learned in the toughest times. If you must suffer, be sure that you’re learning
Remember, people can react extremely when they’re under stress. Don’t judge them too harshly based on one thing. Consider the whole of their lives
Avoid thinking or saying negative things about other people, whether they’re friends or politicians. Either take steps to resolve the problems you see or forget about them and move on. Negativity without action achieves only one thing: it makes you less happy. Focus all your time and energy on positive, constructive change
Don’t waste your energy on negative thoughts. Either try to fix a problem or don’t think about. Negativity does only one thing: wastes your life
Watch the new spring leaves germinate. See the new buds open. Smell the new spring air. If you’re lucky you’ll see it a hundred times in your life. Breathe each one in completely. Appreciate everything. Remember how lucky you are to be born in a lush green paradise
Always do what you know is right, regardless of how other people behave
Here’s something to think about:
I remember when I was a kid we were always taught it’s what’s inside that counts but its not true. What’s inside doesn’t matter. All that matters is what you do. Because to everyone you’ll ever meet, you are only what you do, not what you think or what you intend or what you say you’ll do. You might be the nicest person in the world inside your head, but if you’re horrible to everyone you meet, that’s the person you really are.
The sad thing about life is we grow up, get a job, have kids and then we send our kids off to school each day. We spend our whole lives working and we barely see our kids. Work takes up most of our lives. So the answer to this problem is to do whatever you can, while you still can to find the work you love, build a family business and spend your time doing what you love with your family every day. This is how our society should be organised. This is what we need to change.
remember, if someone is saying nasty things to you about someone you know behind their back, they probably do the same thing to you when you’re not around. If you feel like you need to gossip have the courage and the consideration to do it to someone’s face, so at least they can give their side of the story. Anything else is just spreading rumours
only in the face of death can we truly understand this life was a gift for us all to treasure and
Never be tempted to be cruel or nasty to people. Though you will see many people behaving nastily you must never lower yourself to their level. Otherwise you may become like them in time
Stay positive. The world needs you. The world needs the best version of you. You can choose to be that person. To make the most of every day and enjoy your life or you can choose to be negative about everything and waste your days. Choose to be positive.
Sometimes you play some music and it gets to the end of the song and you realize you didn’t listen to it. Your mind was occupied with other thoughts. This is analogous of life. Wherever you are, be there completely. Appreciate the music that’s playing now
if you have an amazing idea, don’t talk about it, just make it. People don’t believe what you tell them until they see it for themselves
Don’t be too disheartened if you fail at something. If you’re failing you’re learning, which means you’re getting better. Failing is the secret to success. It’s when you find you never fail that you should worry because it means you’re not trying anything new
these days may seem ordinary to you. But one day you will wish you could come back to this day to do the things you wish you had done. Realise this now and do the things you will one day wish you had done.
The west is divided. It couldn’t be more polarised than it is now. If we really care about our country, our culture and our good values we must put aside our differences and stop fighting amongst ourselves. Our forefathers didn’t die building our country so that we could squabble like children. There are worse enemies than those who vote differently. We must unite
never send a message or email in anger. Calm down and say what you need to say in a constructive way. The world needs constructive, not divisive criticism. And if you really care, you’ll choose the former
Assuming negative things about people achieves one thing: it drains your energy. Either help people or don’t think about them. Don’t waste your energy on negative thoughts
each of us can make the world a better place. It starts with being the person you would want to meet
Always put things back in the place you found them as soon as you’ve finished using them and keep things organised together so they’re easy to find. Knowing where things are and having a tidy house reduces stress, saves time and makes you happier.
slow down, clear your mind, take a deep breath. Notice the things around you. Stay calm. Stay focused on what matters most
People with good intentions make promises, but people with integrity keep them
There was a time when kings and queens were treated like gods. But they were also responsible for their people and their people could revolt. Today, our kings and queens are popstars and movie stars. But our new royalty takes no responsibility. They’re worshiped by millions of zombified fans, but they give nothing back to the people
One day there will be no more chances left to say the words you always wanted to say, to take risks that were avoided, or to live the days that were wasted. That day is coming, but it has not arrived yet. Now, there is still time. This is your reminder: don’t waste today.
true wisdom comes from recognising that no one has all the answers and we’re all in this struggle together. We can choose to hurt each other or we can choose to help eachother. Our choices determine the world we are going to share
If you work somewhere that doesn’t appreciate your work, work even harder. Then apply for new better jobs. As you get better and better at your work by taking on more work and responsibility someone will offer you a job at some point. Accept the job. Tell your emplyer you’ve got a new job. They’ll beg for you to stay. They’ll offer you more money. Don’t stay. Tell them they should have paid you fairly all along, not just when they realised they need you.
whenever you learn something really important, write it down in one document. Read this document at least once per month
when you read books written by history’s greatest minds you bring those minds to the table whenever you talk. You become the captain of a thousand ideas. To be a leader you must read so that you can bring more than yourself to the table
Do you recall a kind word of encouragement given to you once in the past? Maybe it was a teacher or a grandparent. The world is better when we encourage each other to be our best. And now you can be that person. You can encourage the people around you. You can choose to make your world brighter. And together we can choose to make the whole world brighter. Each of us has this power
Even when the sky is filled with clouds, the sun still shines above them
The fact that you’re struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing. Every great success requires some kind of struggle to get there
Today and every day you will exchange one fraction of your life for the things you choose to do. Make sure those things are worth the exchange
We live in a world in which a man is given lashes for singing a song about women choosing not to dress how the government tell her to dress.
the reason people are unkind is that they don’t care about other people. The reason they don’t care about other people is that so many people have been unkind to them in their lives. There is great power in kindness. Power to transform the world. But you have to be the one to choose it even when no one else will. You can be the one to choose a kinder world.
if you ever get sad about the way people behave, remember, on the cosmic timescale, those people are really just a millisecond more evolved than chimps. Does it make you sad when chimps fight and bully each other? You can choose to not be like them. They have chosen to be
Every day ask yourself this question: “what is the most important thing in the world to me?” Are you prioritising what matters most to you today?
Prioritise your dreams over your comfort. You can have comfort any time, your dreams will not wait for you to rest
you have one life to do everything you want to do. What is more important: resting? watching TV? Or living your dreams?
Do you want to be the best at what you do? You can do it now. From this day forth do not complete any work unless it meets your highest standards. And if it doesn’t, it is not finished. You can choose to not cut corners, to work harder, to focus on details, to give every job your best. This is how you become the best. All else is laziness. And that is your choice
we’ve created a world which makes a young woman in New York wants a handbag that costs enough to pay for medication to prevent the deaths of a hundred people lying in hospitals, who just want to live. Together we created this world and together we can choose to change it.
We’ve created a world in which millions of people choose to buy designer cats and dogs when there are millions of pets living lonely desperate lives trapped in cages. Pets that would give anything to run freely in golden fields under a sun which they may never see again. Together we created this world and together we can change it
imagine if everyone who wants a pet rescued one instead of buying one: from that day forth there would no animals suffering lonely sad lives in cages. Each of us
If you’re hoping for paradise after you die, don’t sit back and hope it will come because it won’t. You have the opportunity now while you’re alive to create paradise. It’s in every choice you make. The choice to be kind. To help people. Are your actions creating the paradise you want? And if not, is it not selfish to demand something you have never tried to give?
you might think you can’t change the world, but you have incredible power. The power is in your numbers. If a billion people could be organised together they could take the power from the few and give it back to the people.
we’ve created a world in which you spend the whole year working so you can spend a week at Christmas with your family if you’re lucky. Together we created this world and together we can choose to change it.
we’ve created a world in which a young woman in New York wants to spend thousands of dollars on a handbag that looks barely different to a $10 equivalent when a hundred lives could be saved from preventable diseases with the same money. We’ve created a world that values fashion over life. Together we created this world and together we can change it.
we’ve created a world in which a trillion chickens are slaughtered every day so people can enjoy the taste of flesh for five minutes a day even though they can survive happily without it. We’ve created this world and we can choose to change it.
we’ve created a world in which millions of women can’t feel the touch of the summer sun or a soft spring breeze on their skin because men cannot control their desires. We’ve created this world and we can choose to change it.
we’ve created a world in which entertainers have become gods while millions zombified fans worship them. Their gods take every possible luxury without taking any responsibility for making the world better
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Every now and then it’s a good idea to stop and question whether you’re still one of the good guys. And if you think you don’t need to, remember this: the good guys do this all the time.
take your dreams seriously. If there’s something you know you want in your life go after it today. Don’t wait until tomorrow
You get one life to make them come true
the world needs good people. And the great thing is, every day you get to choose to be a good person. No matter who you’ve been in the past, each day is a fresh new chance for you to you to be the person you know you can be
Never doubt that you make a difference. The world desperately needs good, kind people who care. Never forget, your resilience and your example are a beacon of hope for all those your life touches.
don’t try to talk differently to fit in. There was never anything wrong with the person you are. Just be yourself. People will appreciate that much more. And if they don’t, that’s their problem not yours
The sun rose for you today. For many it did not. Today, honor your good fortune with great deeds
You are alive, right here, right now. That alone is enough reason to stop, breathe, and appreciate this very moment.
Happiness isn’t waiting for you in the future. It’s in the small, quiet moments you take the time to notice. Pay attention.
Stop. Be calm. Don’t let life dictate your pace. Take control of your day
Look around you. Notice the colors, the sounds, the feeling of this exact moment. It will never be here again. Appreciate it this moment. This is your life. What will you do with this incredible gift?
Hiroyuki Sanada once said, “There are those who want a swimming pool in the house, while those who have one barely use it. Those who have lost a loved one feel a deep sense of loss, while others who hold them close often complain about them. Those who do not have a partner yearn for him, but those who have, sometimes do not value him. The hungry would give anything for a plate of food, while the well-fed complains about the taste. The one who doesn’t have a car dreams, while the one who has one is always looking for a better one. The key is to be grateful, look carefully at what we have and understand that somewhere, someone would give everything for what you already have and don’t appreciate.”
when people are unpleasant to you, listen, try to understand them and then move on. Don’t let their negativity drain your energy. Use it to fuel you to do good
Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize? ~ Marcus Aurelius
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~ Anaïs Nin
It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows ~ Epictetus
Imagine you wake up tomorrow and all the time you wasted was given back to you. Would you spend it differently? Would you choose love over anger? Action over hesitation? Joy over fear? If so, then why not start today? Because there are no guarantees you will ever get another chance.
~ Steve Maraboli
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger. The longer you hold onto it, the more of your life it consumes, until one day, you realize you have let it steal everything.
Every action is a vote for the person you will become. Waste your time on bitterness, and your life will be built from it. Choose purpose, kindness, and gratitude instead–because one day, you’ll wake up living in the world you built with your choices.
~ James Clear
Choose positivity, even when it’s hard. Why? Because negativity steals your life with every unthinking moment of unhappiness. You only get one life, don’t let negativity steal it from you.
One day, you may understand that being kind was always more important than being right. That truth was more valuable than proving a point. That happiness was more precious than winning. But if you wait too long, you may learn these lessons only when there is no time left to use them
some people are very vocal about their problems and some people prefer not to talk about them. You never really know what’s going on in someone’s life, so just be kind.
You can be kind without being a pushover. To do that you must have the courage to be honest. If you can be kind and honest, you are your best self. This is what you must aspire to be.
the crazy people are the ones who inspire the world. Whether they inspire people to be like them or to not be like them, they are changing the world. You get to choose how you will react
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate~ Albert Schweitzer
You will give anything for one more second when your last comes. Do not waste them now. Do not let anger, sorrow, or distractions steal what you will one day beg to have back ~ Marcus Aurelius
We are all going to die, all of us. What a circus! That alone should make us love each other, but it doesn’t. We are terrorized and flattened by trivialities. We are eaten up by nothing. And one day, we wake up and realize: we have wasted the only life we were ever going to get ~ Charles Bukowski
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Yet so many people spend their lives waiting—waiting for the right time, waiting for happiness, waiting for life to start. And in the end, they wait too long.
~ Anne Frank
The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. People waste entire lifetimes worrying about things that never happen, resenting things they could never change, and complaining about things that won’t matter in the end. Live, while you still have the chance.
~ Elbert Hubbard
Too often we spend our days complaining, arguing, holding grudges, and waiting for things to change. And then, one day, we wake up and realize the days are gone. The people are gone. And all that’s left is the memory of the time we threw away. Choose joy. Choose love. Choose to be fully alive.
~ Leo Buscaglia
Your life is too short to waste on negativity. Too short for anger, for regret, for meaningless distractions. Stop holding onto pain that doesn’t serve you. Stop arguing over things that won’t matter in the end. Live every minute fully, as if you had been given a second chance to do it right.
~ Steve Maraboli
Don’t waste your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy. Every minute spent in resentment is a minute stolen from happiness, a moment that will never return. Let go, move forward, and fill your life with joy while you still can ~ Roy T. Bennett
time is like a barrage of waves that keep coming at you. You can’t stop them. Some times they take you under. But if you’re smart you can use them to take you where you want to go — if you’ve got the right habits formed when each wave arrives. You can even have the time of your life. But you have to see them coming. And you have to be prepared when they smash you in the face.
if you don’t want to be poor do one thing every day: study a course. Businesses need people with up to date skills. By studying a course even for just five minutes per day, a year from now you’ll be more valuable and you’ll be more capable of earning more money. Don’t complain, use your brain.
you were given something fragile, something fleeting: life.
Live your life today in a way that honors those who do not have the chance to be here.
if you care about your country do one thing: teach your children to never bully. Teach them to value intelligence and education and to never pick on the geeks. Those geeks are the ones who will discover new cancer treatments. They’ll build new companies that create jobs. We should be encouraging the geeks not bullying them. Our country needs them. If you really care, do whatever you can to make sure your kids understand this.
it doesn’t matter how many times you’ve failed. What matters is that you keep trying
take a minute to stop and remember what’s most important to you in your life. Whatever it is, ask yourself, are you prioritising it today?
Just because someone says all the right things at all the right times it doesn’t mean they have good intentions. People can say anything to get what they want. It’s what you do that counts, not what you say
there was a builder who was struggling to get work. But he figured out he could tell people low prices and once they had committed to the project he could increase the prices to make as much money as he wanted. The problem was no one referred him to their friends. Business dried up. He got desperate and conned the wrong person.
Your ideas have the potential to change the world. Share them, believe in them, and inspire the next generation to dream even bigger.
if you want something go after it. Don’t waste a single day. Because days become years really fast. And before you know half your life has gone by. It’s if you want something don’t wait a single day. Start now
When you choose to do what’s right, especially in difficult situations, you set a powerful example for the people who look up to you.
200 years ago people like you and me (the masses) lived in slums and worked
a salesman knows his product is inferior but he tells customers it’s better. A builder knows he’ll charge more but he tells a customer a low price to get the business. A realtor knows no one is interested in a property but she says there’s lots of interest. Honesty has become so rare in this world. Imagine how it might change if from today everyone decided to always be honest. We have it in our power to do this. But we won’t. Isn’t it strange that we know how to make the world a better place, but we choose not to?
its the millions upon millions of tiny unseen decisions to do the right or wrong thing that we each make hundreds of times per day that create the world we all share
Move quickly toward your dreams. Don’t waste time. Work fast. Work all night if you have to. Your dreams won’t hold on while you procrastinate. If you have a dream you have to make it happen
When you give advice, it’s not just what you say that matters, but how you say it. In fact the way you say it can mean the difference between really helping someone and really hurting them
She calls out to the man on the street
“Sir, can you help me?
It’s cold, and I’ve nowhere to sleep
Is there somewhere you can tell me?”
He walks on, doesn’t look back
He pretends he can’t hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there
Think twice
‘Cause it’s another day
For you and me in paradise
If you don’t like your job, try to avoid complaining about it or being bitter or negative with your colleagues. Instead, work hard and get a new job. If you do that you get the maximum benefit — you get a better job, your colleagues won’t be pulled down by your negativity and your employer will give you a good review or even offer a pay rise to stay. How you approach any situation makes all the difference. The difference is your attitude
If you do something because you expect something in return you’re not really being kind, you’re just making an exchange. Real kindness is doing things with no expectation of reciprocation. You do it because you care
The people of earth could transform the world for the better by making one simple decision: to always be honest. But we all know we won’t do it. Governments won’t do it and most citizens won’t do it. Isn’t it strange when you think about it? We know how to make the world a better a better place. But we choose not to.
if something really matters, never give up on it
whatever happens, always stay true to your principles.
do one thing in life above all else: always be completely honest. Let all of your actions derive from honesty
Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him.
~ Booker T. Washington
Responsibility is not a burden, it is the key to freedom and self-empowerment. Without it, we remain trapped in excuses and inaction, unable to grow or create change.
Your phone is an incredible tool. It’s your personal notebook, it can hold a thousand books, it can connect you to anyone. But it can also cause you to waste hours of your day watching forgettable videos, to feel negative thoughts and waste precious life. Like all things with great power to transform, how you choose to use it is up to you. Choose wisely
The greatest wisdom is to see the beauty and fragility of life and to act as though every moment is your only chance to honor it.
don’t wait to find out what you’re destined to be, choose it and become it. Don’t wait for paradise, figure out what it is to you and create it.
When someone is unkind to you, be kind. the reason they’re unkind is because people were unkind to them. You have the power to help them. You have the power to change the world with kindness
One day might not seem important. But what you do each day is multiplied 365 times each year. The right daily acts, multiplied hundreds of times, can be transformative. How do you want your life to look a year from now and what are you doing each day to get there?
If you don’t have anyone to guide you in your life, let these things be your guide: honesty, integrity, non-violence, personal responsibility, consideration, politeness, positivity, team work, kindness, perseverance, humility, forgiveness and gratitude. If you’re ever not sure what to do, let these be your guide and you won’t go far wrong
Never give in to hate. If you’re thinking hateful thoughts about anyone, stop
Learn from your past mistakes then forget about them and move on. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone. We’re all in this together and no one should judge you providing you’ve learnt from your mistakes and chosen to become a better person because of them
you can change the world in 5 minutes.
everything you do matters. If everyone today stopped buying single use plastics no more plastic would go into the ocean and no more turtles would die from plastic poison. You have the power to change the world. Everything little thing you do matters
stay true to what you know is right. Be honest, be kind, work hard and never give up on something that matters. If you stick to these simple principles you’ll be Ok
A positive attitude doesn’t just change how you see the problem—it changes how others see it too. It helps you see solutions instead of problems. Be the reason others stay hopeful and keep going. Be an encourager. #LeadWithPositivity #InspireThroughOptimism
Have you ever noticed how Every great action film has moments where the hero feels lost? They don’t give up and they make it through. Remember, next time you’re having a bad day, or month, or worse to stay focused on your principles not your problems. Stay focused on what matters most to you and never give up on it. This is how you become the hero in your story
When you tackle problems with a positive attitude, you not only lift yourself—you lift those around you too. Optimism is contagious.
How you approach a problem determines how you’ll overcome it. A positive attitude keeps you focused on solutions, not obstacles. #StaySolutionFocused #PositiveVibes
Positivity isn’t about ignoring problems; it’s about seeing them for what they are—temporary setbacks on the way to growth. #PositivePerspective #KeepGrowing
Every time you choose integrity, honesty and justice, even though it may be the harder path, you step into a better world — a better world that you have helped create. This is the choice we all make constantly. With every small act you create our world. Today you choose how the world is going to be
You have one job in this world, aside from survival: To create paradise. Perhaps you think you can’t do it? Then do it for just one bird. Create a paradise for a bird in your yard or street. If you can do this you have succeeded. Because if we all did this, there would be paradise for all.
True fulfillment arises from aligning one’s actions with personal values and passions, leading to a life of purpose and authenticity.
Encouraging and helping each other builds a stronger, kinder world. Spread positivity and watch it grow. #ShareGoodVibes #EncouragePositivity
Everyone is fighting their own battles—let’s make it easier for each other. A little encouragement goes a long way. #ChooseKindness #EncourageEachOther
we are all one team. Together we rise by lifting others
we are all one team. We are not enemies. Together we all win when we help and encourage eachother
Make time for what you care about most
I’ve long since retired, my son’s moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, I’d like to see you if you don’t mind
He said, I’d love to, dad, if I can find the time
You see, my new job’s a hassle, and the kids have the flu
But it’s sure nice talking to you, dad
It’s been sure nice talking to you
And as I hung up the phone, it occurred to me
He’d grown up just like me
My boy was just like me ~ Harry Chapin
Embody the virtues and behaviors you wish to instill in your children.
Take your time, think clearly, and approach each moment with a positive attitude. Perseverance and clarity will get you where you need to be
Every challenge holds a lesson. Stay calm, stay positive, and never give up
you might think a lot but what really matters is that you think about the right things — things that improve your life and the world
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